Rising Stars at Ezzard Charles

425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203

37 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Rising Stars Academy OTR is a specialized educational institution located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. The school operates with a focused mission to provide a supportive and structured learning environment tailored to students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional public schooling. By emphasizing a smaller classroom setting and individualized attention, the academy aims to address the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its student population, fostering both personal development and educational progress.

Located on Ezzard Charles Drive, the school plays an active role in the local community by helping students overcome barriers to success and re-engage with their academic goals. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with skill-building initiatives, preparing students for future transitions into higher education or the workforce. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented philosophy, Rising Stars Academy OTR strives to empower its students to realize their potential and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rising Stars at Ezzard Charles
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	31
Two or More	3

Black
31 (83.8 %)
Two or More
3 (8.1 %)
White
2 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-1500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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

Pre-Kindergarten 37