At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
338
Charles Dickens School: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
28.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Charles Dickens School
Charles Dickens School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Cleveland. It is one of 91 current school records connected to Cleveland Municipal. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.1:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charles Dickens School
- 1How do the reported 28.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black94.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cleveland Municipal
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Denison
Elementary · Grades PK–08
255 reported students
Albert Bushnell Hart
Elementary · Grades PK–08
249 reported students
Miles School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
248 reported students
Euclid Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
266 reported students
Marion-Sterling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
236 reported students
Mary Church Terrell
Elementary · Grades PK–08
235 reported students
Public schools near Charles Dickens School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J Rickoff Elementary · Cleveland Municipal | PK–08 | 391 | 0.8 mi |
| Robert H Jamison School Elementary · Cleveland Municipal | PK–08 | 376 | 0.8 mi |
| Miles School Elementary · Cleveland Municipal | PK–08 | 248 | 0.9 mi |
| Nathan Hale School Elementary · Cleveland Municipal | PK–08 | 364 | 0.9 mi |
| SMART Academy Elementary · Charter · SMART Academy | KG–05 | 92 | 1 mi |
| Citizens Academy Southeast Elementary · Charter · Citizens Academy Southeast | KG–08 | 667 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles Dickens School
What grades does Charles Dickens School serve?
Charles Dickens School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cleveland Municipal.
How many students attend Charles Dickens School?
Charles Dickens School reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles Dickens School?
The calculated ratio is 28.1:1, based on 253 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles Dickens School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles Dickens School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cleveland Municipal attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Charles Dickens School in?
Charles Dickens School is part of Cleveland Municipal, based in Cleveland, OH, which operates 91 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles Dickens School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Andrew J Rickoff (0.8 mi), Robert H Jamison School (0.8 mi), Miles School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.