Harvey Rice Elementary School

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Harvey Rice Elementary School, located in the Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, Harvey Rice Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and partnership. The school often serves as a focal point for neighborhood activities and family involvement, working to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and encouraging strong relationships between teachers, parents, and students, Harvey Rice strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

438

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvey Rice Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	430
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
430 (98.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-1500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 15

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 48