Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Summary:

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with fluctuating racial demographics over the years.

Despite serving a similar student population, Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary consistently underperforms compared to nearby schools, such as Valley View Elementary and Douglas MacArthur, which are part of the Cleveland Municipal district. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the bottom quarter of Ohio elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state tests significantly below the state averages, particularly in mathematics.

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching nearly 50% in the most recent year, which likely contributes to the school's overall academic underperformance. Additionally, the school's spending per student is lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, and it has a relatively high student-to-teacher ratio, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes could be crucial steps in helping the school better serve its students and community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135-2716

(216) 688-0680

District: Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1280^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,656

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

African American:

32.7%

Hispanic:

32.7%

White:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.82. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.7%), Hispanic (32.7%), White (17.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary is 17. (See more...)

Compare Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary is $11,656.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary 1280^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary 674^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	29.01	1302^nd	1609	19.1%
2008	60.42	784^th	1582	50.4%
2009	64.37	709^th	1610	56.0%
2010	65.05	732^nd	1662	56.0%
2011	64.56	783^rd	1686	53.6%
2012	62.52	860^th	1709	49.7%
2013	72.56	522^nd	1701	69.3%
2014	71.19	582^nd	1687	65.5%
2015	67.48	635^th	1684	62.3%
2016	39.02	1133^rd	1678	32.5%
2017	58.64	892^nd	1651	46.0%
2018	60.76	799^th	1636	51.2%
2019	34.24	1203^rd	1676	28.2%
2021	16.71	1270^th	1610	21.1%
2022	35.70	1082^nd	1588	31.9%
2023	20.55	1254^th	1596	21.4%
2024	17.82	1280^th	1577	18.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	74.26	315^th	1465	78.5%
2019	48.76	858^th	1465	41.4%
2021	22.24	1062^nd	1404	24.4%
2022	49.49	768^th	1419	45.9%
2023	28.42	1083^rd	1447	25.2%
2024	23.54	1172^nd	1484	21.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	53.49	860^th	1518	43.3%
2021	17.79	1145^th	1467	21.9%
2022	50.63	857^th	1488	42.4%
2023	33.26	1028^th	1483	30.7%
2024	28.75	1077^th	1466	26.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	61.32	699^th	1536	54.5%
2019	56.98	804^th	1535	47.6%
2021	12.13	1255^th	1499	16.3%
2022	14.76	1261^st	1518	16.9%
2023	12.69	1282^nd	1498	14.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.60	108^th	239	54.8%
2019	29.96	172^nd	228	24.6%
2021	26.67	138^th	189	27.0%
2024	38.44	141^st	234	39.7%

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Rank History for White students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.06	485^th	1309	62.9%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	33	9	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	6	62
2005	81	11	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	13	120
2006	111	15	4	23	0	n/a	n/a	21	174
2007	128	15	3	17	1	n/a	n/a	24	188
2008	137	20	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	17	195
2009	139	18	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	17	199
2010	123	24	3	24	0	n/a	n/a	21	195
2011	121	26	3	38	0	0	12	0	200
2012	107	29	6	47	1	0	11	0	201
2013	106	24	6	49	1	0	12	0	198
2014	91	34	8	54	0	0	12	0	199
2015	94	29	5	60	0	0	10	0	198
2016	84	35	9	66	0	0	9	0	203
2017	67	33	20	69	0	0	10	0	199
2018	64	21	15	76	0	0	12	0	188
2019	63	33	15	81	0	0	19	0	211
2020	54	36	17	73	0	0	22	0	202
2021	37	33	17	60	2	1	18	0	168
2022	39	42	17	54	0	1	16	0	169
2023	24	42	11	47	0	0	28	0	152
2024	27	51	12	51	2	0	13	0	156

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 Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	62	5.0	12.4	n/a
2005	120	8.4	14.3	45.8
2006	174	9.6	18.1	56.9
2007	188	10.7	17.6	66.5
2008	195	9.7	20.1	n/a
2009	199	11.8	16.9	103.8
2010	195	11.9	16.3	79.3
2011	200	12.0	16.6	98.5
2012	201	11.7	17.1	98.5
2013	198	13.8	14.3	78.8
2014	199	11.6	17.1	76.4
2015	198	n/a	n/a	74.7
2016	203	12.0	16.9	77.3
2017	199	12.0	16.5	79.4
2018	188	11.5	16.3	n/a
2019	211	10.3	20.4	n/a
2020	202	10.3	19.6	n/a
2021	168	10.3	16.3	n/a
2022	169	7.9	21.3	n/a
2023	152	9.2	16.5	n/a
2024	156	9.1	17.0	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 Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	62	5.0	12.4	n/a
2005	120	8.4	14.3	45.8
2006	174	9.6	18.1	56.9
2007	188	10.7	17.6	66.5
2008	195	9.7	20.1	n/a
2009	199	11.8	16.9	103.8
2010	195	11.9	16.3	79.3
2011	200	12.0	16.6	98.5
2012	201	11.7	17.1	98.5
2013	198	13.8	14.3	78.8
2014	199	11.6	17.1	76.4
2015	198	n/a	n/a	74.7
2016	203	12.0	16.9	77.3
2017	199	12.0	16.5	79.4
2018	188	11.5	16.3	n/a
2019	211	10.3	20.4	n/a
2020	202	10.3	19.6	n/a
2021	168	10.3	16.3	n/a
2022	169	7.9	21.3	n/a
2023	152	9.2	16.5	n/a
2024	156	9.1	17.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,357
2022	$9,586
2023	$10,124
2024	$11,656

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

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 1203^rd of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1254^th of 1596 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary)	54.5	23.5	31%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary)	61.8	50	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary)	59.4	37.5	21.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary)	50	37.5	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	152	28%
African American	33	42	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	11	26.7%
Hispanic	81	47	42%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	63	24	61.9%
Two or More Races	19	28	47.4%

Schools Near Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	17720 Puritas Ave	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 688-0680	156	9	17.0		27 (17.3%)	51 (32.7%)	51 (32.7%)	12 (7.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.3%)	17.8	1280^th of 1577 public elementary schools	18.8%		20.6	1254^th of 1596 public elementary schools	21.4%	26			38.1	16.1					47.6	45.2					$11,656
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	17200 Valleyview Ave	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8900	151	15	10.4		36 (23.8%)	76 (50.3%)	18 (11.9%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (12.6%)	38.9	1046^th of 1577 public elementary schools	33.7%		37	1077^th of 1596 public elementary schools	32.5%	31	53.3	46.2	25.0	75.0	33.3	38.9	50.0	46.2	66.7	56.3	66.7	27.8	72.2	23.1	$21,542
Clara E Westropp School	Public	PK, KG-8	19101 Puritas Ave	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-6250	381	26	14.6		120 (31.5%)	155 (40.7%)	72 (18.9%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	29.6	1137^th of 1577 public elementary schools	27.9%		26.6	1187^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.6%	50	41.9	24.3	43.2	52.0	58.1	22.6	12.5	10.8	43.2	48.0	61.3	25.8	25.0	21.6	$12,037
Douglas MacArthur	Public	PK, KG-8	4401 Valleyside Rd	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8400	247	16	15.4		70 (28.3%)	81 (32.8%)	47 (19.0%)	36 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	67	609^th of 1577 public elementary schools	61.4%		60.6	762^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	52.3%	153	75.0	36.4	62.5	69.0	75.0	37.9	80.8	45.5	75.0	79.3	85.0	55.2	92.3	54.5	$18,657
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	16210 Lorain Ave	Cleveland	44111	Cuyahoga County	Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 688-0271	230	9	25.5		98 (42.6%)	41 (17.8%)	67 (29.1%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.8%)	58.4	786^th of 1577 public elementary schools	50.2%		60.2	765^th of 1596 public elementary schools	52.1%	21			59.0	79.6					59.0	69.4					$9,484
Newton D Baker School	Public	PK, KG-8	3690 W 159th St	Cleveland	44111	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-6650	332	24	13.8		83 (25.0%)	147 (44.3%)	63 (19.0%)	13 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.2%)	26.3	1177^th of 1577 public elementary schools	25.4%		16.2	1302^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	18.4%	125	20.6	27.3	68.8	58.3	26.5	16.7	15.2	27.3	56.3	41.7	41.2	30.0	30.3	34.4	$14,499
Artemus Ward	Public	PK, KG-8	4315 W 140th St	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-6200	468	23	20.3		106 (22.6%)	174 (37.2%)	151 (32.3%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	11.6	1375^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.8%		10.9	1397^th of 1596 public elementary schools	12.5%	22	5.1	25.5	47.8	26.8	17.5	8.2	21.6	17.0	41.3	29.3	45.0	10.2	33.3	12.8	$14,735
Parkview Early Education Center	Public	PK-K	21620 Mastick Rd	Fairview Park	44126	Cuyahoga County	Fairview Park City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 356-3515	132	8	16.7	22.0%	125 (94.7%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$5,131
Innovation Academy West	Public, Charter	K-8	13111 Crossburn Ave	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	Innovation Academy West	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 772-1340	127	10	12.7		25 (19.7%)	45 (35.4%)	43 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.0%)	26.3	1178^th of 1577 public elementary schools	25.3%		17.4	1280^th of 1596 public elementary schools	19.8%	102	15.8		33.3	80.0	31.6	18.2			28.6	60.0	57.9	27.3			$23,593
West Park Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12913 Bennington Ave	Cleveland	44135	Cuyahoga County	West Park Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 251-5450	219	11	19.9		29 (13.2%)	69 (31.5%)	102 (46.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.8%)	9.1	1422^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	9.8%		5.4	1518^th of 1596 public elementary schools	4.9%	96	15.8	10.5		23.1	21.1	11.1	0.0	15.8	6.7	25.9	52.6	16.7	28.6	10.5	$13,070

Frequently Asked Questions about Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary?

Students at Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary are 33% African American, 33% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary.

Is Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary a good school?

Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Ohio elementary schools.

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