Broadway Academy

Charter School 475 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Broadway Academy, located on East 55th Street in Cleveland, is a K–8 public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for its students. As part of the ACCEL Schools network, the academy emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach to learning, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing to ensure students build a strong academic foundation. Their mission is centered on preparing students for high school success through consistent instruction and a disciplined classroom atmosphere.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Broadway Academy strives to create a tight-knit community that addresses the unique needs of its urban student population. The school incorporates character development and extracurricular opportunities to foster personal growth and school spirit. By leveraging small class sizes and a clear behavioral framework, the academy aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and become productive members of the Cleveland community.

475

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Broadway Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	22
Black	430
Two or More	14
American Indian	4

Black
430 (90.5%)
Hispanic
22 (4.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)
White
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Broadway Academy
Phone:	(216)271-7747
Website:	http://acabroadway.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 60

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 45