Village Preparatory School Willard

Charter School 473 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Village Preparatory School: Willard is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Cleveland, Ohio, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Breakthrough Public Schools network—one of the highest-performing charter school networks in the state—the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment. Its mission focuses on preparing students for success in college and beyond by emphasizing high academic standards, strong character development, and a structured, supportive classroom culture.

The school operates on a philosophy that combines academic excellence with a focus on individual student growth. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining a small-school community feel, Village Prep Willard aims to close the opportunity gap for its students. The curriculum is designed to build foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a love for learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and the long-term academic challenges ahead.

473

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Village Preparatory School Willard
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	112
Black	287
Asian	2
Two or More	44

Black
287 (60.7%)
Hispanic
112 (23.7%)
Two or More
44 (9.3%)
White
28 (5.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Village Preparatory School Willard
Phone:	(216)586-3892
Website:	http://breakthroughschools.org/willard/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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 57

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 42