East Academy

Charter School 267 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

East Academy, located on Kipling Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a focus on preparing students for high school success by providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like math, reading, and science. As part of the ACCEL Schools network, East Academy utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction, aiming to tailor learning experiences to the individual needs of each student to help them reach grade-level proficiency.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community building. The school promotes a culture of accountability and respect, often integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic growth of its students. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, East Academy strives to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop the academic and personal skills necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

267

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	6
Black	248
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
248 (92.9 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.2 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	East Academy
Phone:	(216)383-1214
Website:	http://acaeast.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 23