Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

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Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, serving 173 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Cleveland Municipal School District, which is ranked 692 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a diverse student population, with a significant African American majority (57.23%) and sizable White (27.75%) and Hispanic (8.09%) representation, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on Ohio State Tests. The school's proficiency rates range from 25.9% in 3rd grade Math to 59.4% in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, while the state averages are significantly higher. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 56.7% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is much higher than the nearby Northwest School of the Arts (35.8% in 2019-2020).

Interestingly, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups. While the school's African American students perform relatively well, ranking 200 out of 603 Ohio elementary schools in 2023-2024, the school's overall ranking for female, male, and low socioeconomic status students is much lower, ranging from 1,029 to 1,104 out of 1,466 to 1,484 Ohio elementary schools. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $13,360 in the 2018-2019 school year, the school's academic performance remains below state and district averages, suggesting that factors beyond funding, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and family engagement, may be more significant in driving student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10308 Baltic Rd
       Cleveland, OH  44102-1631


(216) 838-6500

District: Cleveland Municipal

SchoolDigger Rank:
1104th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.2%
White:
27.7%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Louisa May Alcott Elementary School ranks worse than 70% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Louisa May Alcott Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Louisa May Alcott Elementary School 1104th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Louisa May Alcott Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cleveland Municipal:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Municipal 692nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.33 18th 1471 98.8%
2005 77.99 263rd 1501 82.5%
2006 63.72 635th 1504 57.8%
2007 74.56 385th 1609 76.1%
2008 67.41 588th 1582 62.8%
2009 61.19 807th 1610 49.9%
2010 62.69 799th 1662 51.9%
2011 51.59 1077th 1686 36.1%
2012 65.61 750th 1709 56.1%
2013 67.23 715th 1701 58.0%
2014 54.14 1018th 1687 39.7%
2015 58.40 879th 1684 47.8%
2016 50.01 1015th 1678 39.5%
2017 53.64 979th 1651 40.7%
2018 47.17 1034th 1636 36.8%
2019 47.34 1036th 1676 38.2%
2021 14.31 1310th 1610 18.6%
2022 31.05 1134th 1588 28.6%
2023 21.77 1242nd 1596 22.2%
2024 32.84 1104th 1577 30.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.20 563rd 900 37.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 609th 1465 58.4%
2019 62.35 589th 1465 59.8%
2021 17.63 1129th 1404 19.6%
2022 41.55 889th 1419 37.4%
2023 28.81 1078th 1447 25.5%
2024 41.71 960th 1484 35.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.22 865th 1518 43.0%
2019 47.91 936th 1502 37.7%
2021 8.31 1308th 1467 10.8%
2023 28.77 1083rd 1483 27.0%
2024 33.99 1029th 1466 29.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.88 758th 759 0.1%
2019 22.79 116th 126 7.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 1069th 1536 30.4%
2019 46.03 968th 1535 36.9%
2021 8.78 1324th 1499 11.7%
2022 29.97 1091st 1518 28.1%
2023 12.77 1280th 1498 14.6%
2024 28.80 1104th 1485 25.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.22 95th 598 84.1%
2019 65.31 159th 605 73.7%
2021 31.53 341st 533 36.0%
2022 54.98 216th 601 64.1%
2023 41.10 334th 610 45.2%
2024 58.73 200th 603 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.29 957th 1271 24.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Louisa May Alcott Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 146 55 4 31 2 n/a n/a 0 238
1999 157 57 2 32 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2000 148 54 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2001 157 55 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2002 109 63 0 24 1 n/a n/a 11 208
2003 109 63 0 24 1 n/a n/a 11 208
2004 98 66 2 17 0 n/a n/a 16 199
2005 106 75 0 27 0 n/a n/a 12 220
2006 103 74 0 26 0 n/a n/a 15 218
2007 113 80 0 20 0 n/a n/a 24 237
2008 95 73 0 21 0 n/a n/a 21 210
2009 102 83 0 23 0 n/a n/a 21 229
2010 102 110 0 25 1 n/a n/a 23 261
2011 97 76 0 32 1 0 31 0 237
2012 66 83 1 31 2 0 22 0 205
2013 83 89 1 34 2 0 19 0 228
2014 79 95 2 30 2 0 16 0 224
2015 77 112 2 24 2 1 17 0 235
2016 77 133 5 30 1 1 15 0 262
2017 81 114 5 38 3 0 9 0 250
2018 78 111 4 34 2 0 11 0 240
2019 66 113 1 29 1 0 10 0 220
2020 61 107 1 26 1 1 10 0 207
2021 50 97 2 23 1 0 10 0 183
2022 47 90 2 18 1 0 8 0 166
2023 48 99 2 14 0 1 9 0 173

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 238 11.8 20.2 8
1999 252 18.1 13.9 88.5
2000 232 16.0 14.5 81
2001 241 19.0 12.7 82.2
2002 208 20.4 10.2 87.8
2003 208 20.4 10.2 87.8
2004 199 17.0 11.7 102.7
2005 220 11.0 20.0 90.4
2006 218 16.9 12.9 92.6
2007 237 25.0 9.5 88.3
2008 210 17.0 12.4 n/a
2009 229 20.0 11.5 49
2010 261 19.0 13.7 42.9
2011 237 21.0 11.2 82.3
2012 205 19.0 10.7 95.1
2013 228 14.0 16.2 7.9
2014 224 15.0 14.9 82.1
2015 235 n/a n/a 78.3
2016 262 16.0 16.3 70.2
2017 250 16.0 15.6 n/a
2018 240 14.0 17.1 n/a
2019 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
2020 207 13.5 15.3 n/a
2021 183 15.0 12.2 n/a
2022 166 15.0 11.0 n/a
2023 173 11.0 15.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 238 11.8 20.2 8
1999 252 18.1 13.9 88.5
2000 232 16.0 14.5 81
2001 241 19.0 12.7 82.2
2002 208 20.4 10.2 87.8
2003 208 20.4 10.2 87.8
2004 199 17.0 11.7 102.7
2005 220 11.0 20.0 90.4
2006 218 16.9 12.9 92.6
2007 237 25.0 9.5 88.3
2008 210 17.0 12.4 n/a
2009 229 20.0 11.5 49
2010 261 19.0 13.7 42.9
2011 237 21.0 11.2 82.3
2012 205 19.0 10.7 95.1
2013 228 14.0 16.2 7.9
2014 224 15.0 14.9 82.1
2015 235 n/a n/a 78.3
2016 262 16.0 16.3 70.2
2017 250 16.0 15.6 n/a
2018 240 14.0 17.1 n/a
2019 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
2020 207 13.5 15.3 n/a
2021 183 15.0 12.2 n/a
2022 166 15.0 11.0 n/a
2023 173 11.0 15.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,360
2022 $16,421
2023 $14,595

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1036th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1242nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)48.850
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Municipal)38.729.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)58.140
 18.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland Municipal)42.932
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)73.348.3
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Municipal)43.427.2
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)6020.7
 39.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland Municipal)34.826.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)68.830.4
 38.4%
   5th Grade Science (Cleveland Municipal)32.321.4
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)62.530.4
 32.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland Municipal)34.116.7
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisa May Alcott Elementary School)62.543.5
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cleveland Municipal)40.731.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220173
 21.4%
African American11399
 12.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2914
 51.7%
Pacific Islander01
White6648
 27.3%
Two or More Races109
 10%


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