C−
East Cleveland City School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves East Cleveland, and parts of Cleveland Heights.
Students
1,177
Schools
6
Spent per student
$36,779
OH $16,610
Students per teacher
12:1
What stands out about East Cleveland City School District
- School Grade C−: better than 22% of Ohio districts
- Math proficiency 46 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Spends 121% more per student than the OH average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 28.8% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Timberlake.
K–55 elementary schoolsWilloughby-Eastlake City School District
6–84 middle schoolsWilloughby-Eastlake City School District
9–122 high schoolsWilloughby-Eastlake City School District
Test scores vs. OH
2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 49.7%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 57.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 85.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$36,779 per student · 121% above OH
Spending
Classroom instruction 45%Support & administration 53%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 24%State 57%Federal 19%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,653’20
1,529’21
1,408’22
1,205’23
1,177’24
Down 28.8% since 2020.
Students
Black 95%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%White <1%
Schools in the district
6 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.