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Clara E Westropp School

19101 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135 · (216) 838-6250 · Cuyahoga County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL415 STUDENTS
Enrollment
415
Elementary
DISTRICT 346 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
49
Kindergarten
63
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
38
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
32
Grade 6
41
Grade 7
40
Grade 8
32
Student demographics
White
12330%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
8621%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 8%
Black
16039%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 17%
Asian
236%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
236%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26564%
Female
15036%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
40.0%
OH avg 59.8% . +5.3pp since 2021
Math
37.0%
OH avg 56.1% . +12.7pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
415
+74 (+22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 13.6:1
% White
30%
was 28%
% Hispanic
21%
was 19%
% Black
39%
was 47%
% Asian
6%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Clara E Westropp School

Clara E Westropp School, a reasonably sized K-5 school in Cleveland, Ohio, run under Cleveland Municipal, serves 415 students, covering grades pre-K through 8.

Cleveland Municipal runs 93 schools in total, collectively educating 33,065 students. Clara E Westropp School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Clara E Westropp School records that 39% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest consists of 30% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% multiracial. By comparison, Cuyahoga County as a whole is about 29% Black, so the school skews meaningfully more Black than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Clara E Westropp School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Cuyahoga County indicate the typical household earns roughly $64,468 per year, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Cuyahoga County's 352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 155,924 students), Clara E Westropp School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Douglas MacArthur, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Clara E Westropp School operates from a high-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Clara E Westropp School has expanded 22%, going from 341 students in 2018 to 415 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment shrank from 47% to 39% over that span. Class-load math has loosened: from 13.6:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Cuyahoga County at a glance

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Population
1,245,873
Census ACS
Median income
$64,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
352
155,924 students

Quick facts

School name
Clara E Westropp School
District
Cleveland Municipal
Address
19101 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone
(216) 838-6250
County
Cuyahoga County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
415
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390437800442
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Clara E Westropp School
How large is Clara E Westropp School?
Clara E Westropp School enrolls approximately 415 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Clara E Westropp School serve?
Clara E Westropp School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Clara E Westropp School?
Approximately 16.0:1 students per teacher at Clara E Westropp School.
How diverse is Clara E Westropp School?
Clara E Westropp School reports a student body of 30% White, 21% Hispanic, 39% Black, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Clara E Westropp School?
Clara E Westropp School is overseen by Cleveland Municipal in Cuyahoga County.
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