- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Alfred Benesch
Federal NCES profile for Alfred Benesch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437800434
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred Benesch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 214
- students enrolled
Alfred Benesch has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Benesch ranks #6 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437800434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Alfred Benesch held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390437800434 · Cleveland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus International School (690 students)
Alfred Benesch held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Alfred Benesch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus Interna
Campus International School
690 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
652 students
- Clark School
Clark School
650 students
- Natividad Paga
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
628 students
- Max S Hayes Hi
Max S Hayes High School
593 students
- This school 214
Alfred Benesch
214 students
What this shows Alfred Benesch reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred Benesch compares
Alfred Benesch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Alfred Benesch is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cleveland Municipal reports $24,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred Benesch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred Benesch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Benesch
How many students attend Alfred Benesch?
Alfred Benesch has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Benesch?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Benesch is 11.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred Benesch?
The largest demographic group at Alfred Benesch is African American at 92.5% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred Benesch?
Alfred Benesch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alfred Benesch rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Benesch ranks #6 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Alfred Benesch, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), John F Kennedy High School (652 students), and Clark School (650 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.