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William Rainey Harper

5515 Ira Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144 · (216) 838-0000 · Cuyahoga County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
Enrollment
423
Elementary
DISTRICT 346 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
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
37
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
45
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
45
Grade 6
48
Grade 7
33
Grade 8
23
Student demographics
White
15035%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
14434%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 8%
Black
10224%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 17%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
194%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
21651%
Female
20749%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
50.9%
OH avg 59.8% . +13.1pp since 2021
Math
46.7%
OH avg 56.1% . +19.6pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About William Rainey Harper

William Rainey Harper is a mid-sized elementary campus in Cleveland, Ohio, run under Cleveland Municipal. The school instructs 423 students in grades pre-K through 8.

Across the 93 schools in Cleveland Municipal (33,065 students total), William Rainey Harper accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, William Rainey Harper logs that the largest single group is White at 35%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 34% Hispanic, 24% Black, 4% multiracial. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.6:1. The state averages about 17.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the surrounding community, Cuyahoga County reports that median household income runs about $64,468, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. Across Cuyahoga County's 352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 155,924 students), William Rainey Harper is one campus in the mix.

Rhodes School of Environmental Studies is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

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
William Rainey Harper
District
Cleveland Municipal
Address
5515 Ira Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144
Phone
(216) 838-0000
County
Cuyahoga County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
423
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390437805972
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About William Rainey Harper
How large is William Rainey Harper?
William Rainey Harper enrolls approximately 423 students in grades PK-08.
Is William Rainey Harper an elementary, middle, or high school?
William Rainey Harper is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at William Rainey Harper?
Approximately 17.6:1 students per teacher at William Rainey Harper.
How diverse is William Rainey Harper?
William Rainey Harper reports a student body of 35% White, 34% Hispanic, 24% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees William Rainey Harper?
William Rainey Harper is overseen by Cleveland Municipal in Cuyahoga County.
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