Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts

(216)688-1900

westsidearts.constellationschools.com/

Charter School 192 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts is a tuition-free public charter school located in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Serving students in grades K-8, the school distinguishes itself by integrating a comprehensive academic curriculum with a specialized focus on the arts. Its mission is centered on providing a holistic education that encourages students to develop their creative potential while meeting rigorous state educational standards.

Beyond its focus on music, visual arts, and performance, the school emphasizes a values-based educational environment designed to foster character development, social responsibility, and academic discipline. As part of the larger Constellation Schools network, Westside Community School of the Arts utilizes a structured approach to learning, supported by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By blending core subjects like math, science, and literacy with artistic enrichment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, innovative thinkers within the Cleveland community.

192

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	75
Black	58
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Hispanic
75 (39.1 %)
Black
58 (30.2 %)
White
44 (22.9 %)
Two or More
14 (7.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts
Phone:	(216)688-1900
Website:	http://westsidearts.constellationschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 24