Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

summitacademies.org/schools/cincinnati-elementary/

Charter School 68 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Summit Academy Community School in Cincinnati is a specialized tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. It is part of the broader Summit Academy network, which is uniquely designed to support students who learn differently, particularly those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders or ADHD. The school utilizes a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to education, combining rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning to ensure that students with diverse neurological profiles can succeed in a traditional classroom setting.

The school is distinguished by its small class sizes and highly structured environment, which are intended to minimize distractions and provide students with the personalized attention they need to flourish. Beyond academics, Summit Academy places a heavy emphasis on community and character development, aiming to foster an inclusive culture where students feel safe and supported. By integrating specialized intervention strategies into the daily curriculum, the school strives to build students’ self-esteem and prepare them for long-term academic and social success.

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	8
Black	38
Two or More	11

Black
38 (55.9%)
White
11 (16.2%)
Two or More
11 (16.2%)
Hispanic
8 (11.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
Phone:	(513)321-0561
Website:	http://summitacademies.org/schools/cincinnati-elementary/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
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

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 9