Dampe Community School

Dampe Community School is an open, independent public charter district located at 2615 Melrose Avenue in the large city setting of Cincinnati, Ohio. Operating as a single-school local educational agency within the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, the school serves a targeted grade range spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. Federal records for the 2024–2025 academic year show a total enrollment of 190 students, maintaining a balanced student body composed of 94 female and 96 male learners. The school delivers a focused elementary and middle school experience, with grade cohorts ranging from early primary classes up to a peak enrollment of 37 students in the eighth-grade graduating class, offering an intimate neighborhood environment for local families.

To support its student population, Dampe Community School maintains a dedicated and multi-faceted workforce totaling over 73 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 28 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, an instructional aide, and a substantial support staff of more than 44 full-time equivalent professionals providing administrative, operational, and student care services. This generous staffing capacity ensures that students receive wrap-around assistance and tailored instruction throughout their middle childhood and early adolescent development. For parents evaluating local school options, students seeking a supportive academic community, or researchers studying urban charter school operations, further information can be found on the district’s official website at www.empoweredaaedu.org or by calling the administrative offices directly at (513) 304-8210.