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Paul L Dunbar Elementary School

2159 West 29th, Cleveland, OH 44113

Ranked 620 of 1271 in Ohio

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Paul L Dunbar Elementary School

2159 West 29th, Cleveland, OH 44113

Ranked 620 of 1271 in Ohio

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About Paul L Dunbar Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 37% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
376
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 15.69%
Asian 0.53%
Hispanic 21.81%
Black 59.84%
Two+ Races 2.13%
Native Am. 0%
White
15.69%
Asian
0.53%
Hispanic
21.81%
Black
59.84%
Two+ Races
2.13%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 376
50.8%
191 Female
49.2%
185 Male

Student Population

376 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Paul L Dunbar Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2159 West 29th, Cleveland, OH 44113

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Phone

(216) 838-7400

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:35 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Summer Soundtrack registration for 2026 is now open at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School! Students in grades K–3 can stay active with summer learning June 9–July 10. The update features creativity, friendships and skill-building during the break, helping families plan beyond the standard school calendar. The school also shared Summer EBT information, a second timely support resource to families before the end of the school year.

FAQ

Q1. What are the special features of Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?

Ans. Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School combines academics with arts enrichment to give students the opportunity to grow their creativity, confidence and classroom skills together.

Q2. Is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School a public school in Cleveland?

Ans. Yes, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School is a part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and uses the district’s public enrollment process.

Q3. At Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School, is technology used in learning?

Ans. Yes, technology is part of the learning model at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School to support classroom work and student exploration.

Q4. What types of families might consider Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School?

Ans. Families looking for a public Ohio City campus with arts, academics and grade-level continuity may want to appeal to Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School.

Q5. How is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School linked to resources districtwide?

Ans. Yes, families of Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School receive district updates, summer program information, enrollment assistance and student resource notices.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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