Youngstown Community School

www.youngstowncommunityschool.k12.oh.us

Charter School 356 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Youngstown Community School (YCS), located at 50 Essex Street in Youngstown, Ohio, is a public charter school dedicated to serving students in the greater Youngstown area. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, YCS aims to prepare its diverse student population for future academic success, often serving families who are looking for a personalized educational alternative to the traditional district setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Youngstown Community School places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school operates with the philosophy that education is a collaborative effort involving students, parents, and teachers. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child, the school utilizes data-driven instruction and community partnerships to ensure that students develop the necessary tools to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

356

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Youngstown Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	28
Black	293
Two or More	27

Black
293 (82.3%)
Hispanic
28 (7.9%)
Two or More
27 (7.6%)
White
8 (2.2%)

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:	Youngstown Community School
Phone:	(330)746-2240
Website:	http://www.youngstowncommunityschool.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 53

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 22