The Richland School of Academic Arts

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Ontario, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks The Richland School of Academic Arts #399 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,752 per pupil, The Richland School of Academic Arts ranks #927 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

357
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,752
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Richland School of Academic Arts operates 1 public schools serving 357 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Richland County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,752 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.2% local, 76.2% state, and 22.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #399 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 40.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.1% White, 38.8% African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is The Richland School of Academic Arts, enrolling 338 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

The Richland School of Academic Arts accounts for 94.7% of all The Richland School of Academic Arts student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of The Richland School of Academic Arts a distant remainder — means The Richland School of Academic Arts-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

The Richland School of Academic Arts chronic absenteeism rate is 40.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.6%
Federal
76.2%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
399 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Richland School of Academic Arts.

White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 38.8%
Multiracial 16.6%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in The Richland School of Academic Arts

School Enrollment
The Richland School of Academic Arts
Charter
338

How The Richland School of Academic Arts Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Noble Academy-Cleveland Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Ashland County-West Holmes Joint Vocational School Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
U S Grant Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Fayette Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Discovery Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to The Richland School of Academic Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Richland School of Academic Arts?

The Richland School of Academic Arts has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 357 students.

How much does The Richland School of Academic Arts spend per student?

The Richland School of Academic Arts spends $9,752 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #399 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of The Richland School of Academic Arts?

The Richland School of Academic Arts students are 41.1% White, 38.8% African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Richland School of Academic Arts?

The Richland School of Academic Arts has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #399 out of 806 districts in Ohio.