Margaret A Ireland Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
524 students

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
96%
17%

White
3%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Margaret A Ireland Elementary School?
524 students attend Margaret A Ireland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Margaret A Ireland Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret A Ireland Elementary School?
Margaret A Ireland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaret A Ireland Elementary School offer ?
Margaret A Ireland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Margaret A Ireland Elementary School part of?
Margaret A Ireland Elementary School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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