Lake Erie College Preparatory School

Lake Erie College Preparatory School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Cleveland, Ohio area, with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (94.27%), with small percentages of other racial groups. However, the school's academic performance is consistently below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 3.8% to 54.2% in Mathematics and 15.4% to 45.8% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 50.1% to 62.1% and 49.4% to 64.5%, respectively.

The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 67.2% is a significant concern, as it likely contributes to the low academic performance. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $8,046 is lower than the state average, which may be a factor in the academic challenges. The school's student-teacher ratio of 21.4 to 1 is also noteworthy, as smaller class sizes can be beneficial for student learning.

Overall, the data suggests that Lake Erie College Preparatory School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American student population. Addressing the issues of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and potentially inadequate funding and resources will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at the school.