Dampe Community School

Dampe Community School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-6 in the Dampe community of Cincinnati, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 192 students, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state over the past three years.

Dampe Community School's academic performance is a major concern, with 0% proficiency in math and science, and only 5.9% proficiency in English Language Arts, far below the state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 79% is also extremely high, likely contributing to the poor academic outcomes. Demographically, the school serves a predominantly African American student population, raising equity concerns about the resources and support available to this high-need community.

The school's below-average per-student spending of $6,921 and relatively high student-teacher ratio of 32:1 may be limiting its ability to provide the necessary instructional support and resources to improve student learning. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students of Dampe Community School within the Dampe Community School district.