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#3159 of 3,441 schools in OH

William Rainey Harper

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

5515 Ira Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

419

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

419

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,159 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#110 of 152

public schools

In district

#72 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

School environment

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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About William Rainey Harper

William Rainey Harper is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. William Rainey Harper serves approximately 419 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. William Rainey Harper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,159 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for William Rainey Harper show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

How it compares0.9 pts below district

3.8

This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
District avg 4.7
OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data5

Annual Change-6.46 pts/yr

Data Period2018–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics4.3Below Average30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency27.4% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-15.6 pts

Adjusted Percentile24th

Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1

Per-Pupil Spending$24,255

Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

William Rainey Harper — Students at William Rainey Harper score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 36.1% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 47.8% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

School

State

N/A

Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2018

Math

54.5%

ELA

54.5%

2019

Math

54.5%

ELA

54.5%

2020*

Math

22%

ELA

47%

2021*

Math

22%

ELA

47%

2022

Math

27.4%

ELA

35.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.4/10.

How William Rainey Harper Compares

See how William Rainey Harper performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

3.8/10

8th percentile in OH

Academic

4.3/10

Below Average

Growth

1.4/10

Needs Improvement

Environment

9.0/10

Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff

18:1 student-teacher ratio

24 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

26.3%

Location

5515 Ira Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering William Rainey Harper may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Global Village Academy (rated 7.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Parma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Rhodes College and Career Academy Cleveland	0.3 mi	524	4.1
Rhodes School of Environmental Studies Cleveland	0.3 mi	356	3.5
Cleveland Preparatory Academy Cleveland	0.3 mi	121	2.6
Old Brook High School Cleveland	0.3 mi	411	3.7
Thoreau Park Elementary School Parma	1.0 mi	511	6.7
LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL Cleveland	0.8 mi	182	7.3
ST MARY BYZANTINE SCHOOL Cleveland	0.9 mi	150	6.9
MARY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Cleveland	1.0 mi	288	8.3
Ridge-Brook Elementary School Parma	1.1 mi	340	6.2
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary Cleveland	1.0 mi	328	2.5
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle Cleveland	1.0 mi	233	2.3
William C Bryant Elementary School Cleveland	1.0 mi	366	3.8
Charles A Mooney School Cleveland	1.1 mi	326	6.2
Facing History High School@Charles Mooney Cleveland	1.1 mi	128	3.8
Global Village Academy Parma	1.6 mi	240	7.3
Brooklyn High School Brooklyn	1.3 mi	474	5.3
Brooklyn School Brooklyn	1.3 mi	646	5.1
ST CHARLES SCHOOL Parma	1.8 mi	349	5.7
BETHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Parma	2.1 mi	209	6.1
Denison Cleveland	2.0 mi	282	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,775

Median Home Value

$138,000

Median Rent

$923/mo

Population

21,266

College Educated

20.2%

Homeownership

57.4%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Median Age

42.5

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Harding Elementary School Youngstown, OH	338	3.8
Lake Erie College Preparatory School Cleveland, OH	254	3.8
Marion C Seltzer Elementary School Cleveland, OH	359	3.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William Rainey Harper

What grades does William Rainey Harper serve?

William Rainey Harper serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend William Rainey Harper?

William Rainey Harper has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Rainey Harper?

The student-teacher ratio at William Rainey Harper is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Rainey Harper rank in OH?

William Rainey Harper ranks #3,159 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is William Rainey Harper's MySchoolScout rating?

William Rainey Harper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at William Rainey Harper?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Rainey Harper has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is William Rainey Harper a charter school?

No, William Rainey Harper is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William Rainey Harper a Title I school?

No, William Rainey Harper is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 37 Some Transit
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 419
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: regular
Setting: Large City
County: Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 26.3%
Phone: (216) 838-0000

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District

Cleveland Municipal

District Enrollment: 33,841
Schools in District: 93
Per-Pupil Spending: $24,255
District Rank: #72 of 93

Other Schools in This District

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine 8.2 Bard Early College Cleveland 8.1 Paul L Dunbar Elementary School 7.7 Douglas MacArthur 7.3 The School of One 7.3

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