Campus International School

690 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Campus International School (CIS), located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is a unique public K-8 institution that operates through a strategic partnership between the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Cleveland State University. The school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, meaning it utilizes the IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes to foster an inquiry-based learning environment. By emphasizing global citizenship, critical thinking, and academic rigor, the school aims to prepare students to become well-rounded individuals who are prepared to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

The school is notable for its diverse student body and its focus on language acquisition, often offering instruction in multiple languages to broaden students' cultural perspectives. Because of its location near the Cleveland State University campus, students and staff have access to unique educational resources and opportunities for collaboration with higher education faculty. CIS is highly regarded for its structured yet creative curriculum, which prioritizes project-based learning and social-emotional development, making it a sought-after choice for families seeking a globally-minded public education in the heart of the city.

690

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Campus International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	29
Black	431
Asian	27
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
431 (62.5%)
White
172 (24.9%)
Hispanic
29 (4.2%)
Two or More
28 (4.1%)
Asian
27 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)838-8000
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 81

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 70