Cleveland Preparatory Academy

Charter School 142 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cleveland Preparatory Academy, located on Pearl Road in Cleveland, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a broader network of community schools, it aims to provide families in the Old Brooklyn area with a rigorous alternative to traditional district schooling.

The academy’s educational model prioritizes small class sizes and personalized attention to help students master core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond standard academics, Cleveland Prep places a strong value on community involvement and the development of essential social skills. By maintaining high expectations for student behavior and performance, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and build a strong foundation for their future education.

142

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	39
Black	48
Two or More	12

Black
48 (33.8 %)
White
43 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
39 (27.5 %)
Two or More
12 (8.5 %)

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:	Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(216)741-2991
Website:	http://clevelandprepacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 15