Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Louisa May Alcott Elementary 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2282 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
57%
17%
White
25%
65%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisa May Alcott Elementary School's ranking?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is ranked #2282 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
159 students attend Louisa May Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Louisa May Alcott Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Louisa May Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisa May Alcott Elementary School part of?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Louisa May Alcott Elementary School located?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Edgewater.
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