E.L. Ross Elementary

www.clevelandschools.org/o/ross

275 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

E.L. Ross Elementary School is a public school located in Cleveland, Tennessee, serving students within the Cleveland City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by developing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators and parents. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, E.L. Ross Elementary encourages students to participate in various school activities that promote character development and social responsibility. Through its dedicated faculty and administration, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its students in the Cleveland area.

275

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E.L. Ross Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	69
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	2

White
157 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
69 (25.1 %)
Two or More
23 (8.4 %)
Black
20 (7.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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
Phone:	(423)479-7274
Website:	http://www.clevelandschools.org/o/ross
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for E.L. Ross Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for E.L. Ross Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	48%
Male	143	52%

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