Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Erie College Preparatory School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Erie College Preparatory School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Erie College Preparatory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Erie College Preparatory School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2528 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
94%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
65%
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Erie College Preparatory School's ranking?
Lake Erie College Preparatory School is ranked #2528 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Lake Erie College Preparatory School?
291 students attend Lake Erie College Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lake Erie College Preparatory School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Erie College Preparatory School?
Lake Erie College Preparatory School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Erie College Preparatory School offer ?
Lake Erie College Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Erie College Preparatory School part of?
Lake Erie College Preparatory School is part of Lake Erie College Preparatory School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Erie College Preparatory School located?
Lake Erie College Preparatory School is located in the South Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in South Collinwood.
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