Scranton School

1991 Barber Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Scranton School, located at 1991 Barber Avenue in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a focal point for the local community. Historically significant to the area, the school has operated as a key educational facility within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, focusing on providing foundational learning for children in the surrounding urban residential district. Its architecture and presence reflect the industrial and residential evolution of the historic Tremont neighborhood, which has undergone significant revitalization over the past few decades.

In recent years, the school has been a subject of interest regarding its role in the district’s long-term facility planning. Like many schools in urban centers, Scranton School has navigated the challenges and opportunities of shifting demographics and evolving educational needs. As a community landmark, it remains an integral part of the neighborhood’s identity, representing the city’s ongoing commitment to balancing historical preservation with the academic requirements of its students.

495

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scranton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	316
Black	106
Asian	6
Two or More	10

Hispanic
316 (63.8%)
Black
106 (21.4%)
White
57 (11.5%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)

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)838-7450
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
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 31

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 54