ANDREW J RICKOFF

Andrew J Rickoff is a Title I public school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 410 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Andrew J Rickoff has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Andrew J. Rickoff School, located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a public elementary school within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school is named in honor of Andrew J. Rickoff, a prominent 19th-century educator and former superintendent of Cleveland Public Schools who was instrumental in implementing the modern graded school system. The institution functions as a community hub, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area while operating under the district’s broader mission to prepare pupils for success in high school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student development through the district’s "Cleveland Plan," which emphasizes rigorous instruction, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of an urban district, Andrew J. Rickoff focuses on addressing the unique needs of its student population by utilizing various support services and academic interventions. The facility serves as a focal point for the local neighborhood, striving to provide a structured and supportive educational environment that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Andrew J Rickoff at (216) 838-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.