Fort Island Primary Elementary School

376 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Fort Island Primary Elementary School, located in Fairlawn, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Copley-Fairlawn City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in their early elementary years. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, frequently engaging with local families to promote student success and school spirit. With a commitment to inclusivity and small-group instruction, Fort Island aims to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. The campus serves as a primary hub for academic growth in the Fairlawn area, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and positive interpersonal relationships as they transition through their primary grade levels.

376

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Island Primary Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	20
Black	32
Asian	22
Two or More	38

White
264 (70.2 %)
Two or More
38 (10.1 %)
Black
32 (8.5 %)
Asian
22 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.3 %)

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:	Copley-Fairlawn City
Phone:	(330)664-4890
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 74

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 92