The Richland School of Academic Arts

Ontario, Ohio — 1 schools

357
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,426
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 smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 338 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Richland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,426 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.2% local, 76.2% state, and 22.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #411 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

The Richland School of Academic Arts accounts for 100.0% of all The Richland School of Academic Arts student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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
411 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Richland County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$773
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,315
3 BR/mo
$1,530
4 BR/mo

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

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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 schools, 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 $10,426 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #411 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near The Richland School of Academic Arts?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Richland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 #411 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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