Leap Academy at North Fairmount

2001 Baltimore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45225

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Leap Academy at North Fairmont is a public charter school located in Cincinnati, Ohio, that primarily serves students in grades K–8. Operating with a focus on holistic student development, the school aims to bridge the educational gap for urban youth by providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character building, and social-emotional growth. Its mission is centered on preparing students not only for high school success but also for long-term engagement as productive members of their community.

The school is known for its personalized approach to learning, often utilizing smaller class sizes and targeted interventions to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding North Fairmont neighborhood, Leap Academy seeks to cultivate a tight-knit school culture that values accountability, resilience, and curiosity. Through its specific curricular focus and community-oriented programs, the academy strives to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an evolving academic landscape.

420

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leap Academy at North Fairmount
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	136
Black	260
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
260 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
136 (32.4 %)
Two or More
15 (3.6 %)
White
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)363-0000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 70

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leap Academy at North Fairmount
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leap Academy at North Fairmount
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	51.2%
Male	205	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)