George Hays-Jennie Porter School

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

George Hays-Jennie Porter Elementary, located in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a public school within the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to serving a diverse urban student population, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It operates with an emphasis on creating a structured, supportive learning environment that encourages community engagement and prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school is notable for its historic namesake—Jennie Porter, a prominent educator and community leader in Cincinnati—and its role as a neighborhood anchor. Like many schools in the district, George Hays-Jennie Porter utilizes the CPS curriculum, which integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities and technology-focused learning. By fostering partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing family involvement, the school aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that addresses both the academic needs and the holistic well-being of its students in the heart of the city.

263

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Hays-Jennie Porter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Black	249
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
249 (94.7%)
Two or More
10 (3.8%)
White
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-1000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 35