Alfred Benesch

214 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alfred Benesch School, located in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school is named in honor of Alfred Benesch, a prominent figure in Cleveland history who was a well-known attorney, philanthropist, and long-time member of the Cleveland Board of Education, known for his commitment to civic progress and public service.

The school environment at Alfred Benesch emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond. Through the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s broader initiatives, the school utilizes various resources to address the unique social and educational needs of its urban population. By prioritizing a mix of core curriculum standards and community-focused engagement, Alfred Benesch strives to be a stabilizing and enriching presence for families in the 44104 area.

214

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred Benesch
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	9
Black	198
Two or More	3

Black
198 (92.5%)
Hispanic
9 (4.2%)
White
4 (1.9%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)

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:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-1300
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 17

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 24