Woodford Academy

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Woodford Paideia Elementary School, located in the Kennedy Heights neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a unique educational institution operating under the Cincinnati Public Schools district. The school distinguishes itself through the implementation of the "Paideia" philosophy, an instructional approach that emphasizes rigorous intellectual development, active learning, and Socratic seminars. By focusing on critical thinking and high-level discourse, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to engage thoughtfully and effectively in a democratic society.

Beyond its academic focus, Woodford Paideia is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that values equity, character development, and student leadership. The school offers a structured curriculum designed to challenge students at all grade levels, utilizing small-group instruction and collaborative projects to ensure individual growth. By combining traditional academic standards with the specialized Paideia methodology, the school provides a distinct educational experience that prioritizes lifelong learning and the development of the "whole child."

328

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodford Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	7
Black	288
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
288 (87.8 %)
Two or More
16 (4.9 %)
White
15 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-6400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 35