Gordon Dewitt Elementary School

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344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gordon Dewitt Elementary School, located at 425 Falls Ave in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Cuyahoga Falls City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community-oriented values, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-centered atmosphere.

As a part of the broader Cuyahoga Falls community, Gordon Dewitt Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to participate in various classroom activities and extracurricular programs. The school prioritizes active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between staff and families to ensure student success. With its emphasis on building strong academic habits and character development, the school serves as a key pillar for families in the local area looking for a structured and nurturing elementary education.

344

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	16
Black	13
Asian	27
Two or More	40

White
248 (72.1 %)
Two or More
40 (11.6 %)
Asian
27 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.7 %)
Black
13 (3.8 %)

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:	Cuyahoga Falls City
Phone:	(330)926-3802
Website:	http://WWW.CFALLS.ORG
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 60

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 52