Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence

www.ajhae.org

Charter School 110 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Academy of Educational Excellence, located on Parkside Boulevard in Toledo, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the surrounding community. The school focuses on a structured curriculum designed to foster both intellectual development and character building, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the academy seeks to address the unique learning needs of each student while maintaining high standards of academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Academy of Educational Excellence prioritizes the development of a supportive school culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school strives to create a safe and inclusive setting where students are challenged to think critically and solve problems effectively. Through its commitment to a holistic educational approach, the institution works to equip its student body with the necessary tools, values, and knowledge to thrive in a competitive, modern landscape.

110

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	103
Two or More	1

Black
103 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

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:	Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence
Phone:	(877)644-6338
Website:	http://www.ajhae.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 18

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 8