Mesopotamia Elementary School

115 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mesopotamia Elementary School is a public school located in the quiet, rural community of Mesopotamia, Ohio. As part of the Cardinal Local School District, it serves the youngest learners in the area, focusing on foundational education within a small-town atmosphere. The school is known for its intimate setting, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction and a strong sense of community engagement among students, staff, and local families.

Given its location in a historic township, the school reflects the values of its surrounding rural environment. The institution prioritizes the development of core academic skills while fostering a supportive learning climate. By maintaining a close-knit environment, Mesopotamia Elementary aims to provide a stable, nurturing transition for children as they begin their academic journeys, emphasizing both social development and traditional educational standards within the Geauga County region.

115

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesopotamia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	2
Two or More	6

White
107 (93.0%)
Two or More
6 (5.2%)
Hispanic
2 (1.7%)

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:	Bloomfield-Mespo Local
Phone:	(440)693-4125
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 8

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 20