Mt. Washington School

401 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mt. Washington Elementary School, located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of the same name, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

In addition to its core curriculum, Mt. Washington Elementary often highlights the importance of parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes a variety of resources and programs typical of the CPS district to support individualized learning and student well-being. With its long-standing presence on Mears Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on cultivating both intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of school spirit among its students.

401

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	18
Black	158
Asian	7
Two or More	58

White
160 (39.9%)
Black
158 (39.4%)
Two or More
58 (14.5%)
Hispanic
18 (4.5%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)

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)363-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 39

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 38