Bella Academy of Excellence

19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119

www.imaginebellaacademy.org/

Charter School 155 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

**Bella Academy of Excellence**, located on Bella Drive in Cleveland, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by Imagine Schools, the academy operates under the educational philosophy that focuses on both academic rigor and the development of strong character. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, aiming to create a supportive environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a sense of community among its families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating "shared values" into the daily classroom experience, such as integrity, justice, and perseverance. In addition to core subjects like math, science, and language arts, the academy often utilizes blended learning models and personalized instruction to address the individual needs of its diverse student body. By partnering with parents and the local Cleveland community, Bella Academy seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also responsible and engaged citizens.

155

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bella Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2
Black	137
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
137 (88.4%)
Two or More
9 (5.8%)
White
5 (3.2%)
Hispanic
2 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Bella Academy of Excellence
Phone:	(216)481-1500
Website:	http://www.imaginebellaacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 17