Artemus Ward

4315 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Artemus Ward ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Artemus Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Artemus Ward's student population of 476 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Artemus Ward ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Artemus Ward is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2897 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
50%
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19%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
7%
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Black
38%
17%
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White
28%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artemus Ward's ranking?
Artemus Ward is ranked #2897 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Artemus Ward often compared to?
Artemus Wardis often viewed alongside schools like Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Artemus Ward?
476 students attend Artemus Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Artemus Ward students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Artemus Ward?
Artemus Ward has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Artemus Ward offer ?
Artemus Ward offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Artemus Ward part of?
Artemus Ward is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2022
I was accepted and enrolled at Artemus WardElementary School from 1989 to 1992. I started at 9. The quality of the Academic Program was good. It was a public school. We were taught mannerisms and respect and how to hold close relationships. We were into fashion and our love for our teachers. An outstanding teacher of mine had been Ms. Kowaiki. She was my first teacher I held a really close bond in love and respect for a teacher. The school was a particular size. It was warm and Cleaned. I was taught in Gym, Geography, Science, and Reading. And Also mathematics. I was selected by the Ohio Board of Education to be involved in Extracurricular Academic Achievement Activities. Subjects taught like meditation to end a dispute. Or teaching the language of Russian. And the Police Dare. Also Speech Skills, Cheerleaders Squad, and The National Book Club Young Authors. It was a fine experience before graduation at 12 in 1992.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Adrian Blanchard.
5   9/15/2021
I started at Artemus Ward Elementary School in 1989 at 9. I was a 4th-grade student who transferred from Miles Elementary School after 2 years. I was new to the west side community. New school and friends. Best friend KaraL. Forte and friends Aja and Kawana. I stayed at Artemus Ward for 3 years until 1992 as I was promoted to Robert H. Jamison Junior High School instead of Scholar Junior High School. I was a cheerleader captain, merit roll pupil, and many other deeds. I did speech, music, dance, and gym. I had Kowaiski, Cleveland, Nealon. The principal was Ward. Several award shows and a dance a Lincoln-West High School as one of 4 cheerleaders. In a cheerleader's proformance.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Adrian E. Blanchard

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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