FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

Franklin D. Roosevelt is a Title I public school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 431 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 30 teachers, Franklin D. Roosevelt has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) school is a public institution located in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the school serves students in grades Pre-K through 8, functioning as a foundational learning environment for the local community. Its location on Linn Drive places it within a dense urban residential area, serving as a neighborhood anchor for families seeking primary and middle school education.

Academically, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by efforts to provide wrap-around social and emotional support for students. As a public school within the Cleveland district, it participates in various city-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and fostering community engagement. While it serves a diverse population, the school’s operations are heavily influenced by the district’s broader goals of academic equity and preparing students for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact Franklin D. Roosevelt at (216) 838-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.