Enrollment
350
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390013004180 Charter school
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Alliance Academy of Cincinnati, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alliance Academy of Cincinnati · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alliance Academy of Cincinnati compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati reports 350 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alliance Academy of Cincinnati spends $15,766 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.8% from local sources (property taxes), 75.5% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alliance Academy of Cincinnati compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,766
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 350 Top 42% in Ohio — larger than 58% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390013004180
Student demographics
African American 79.7%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 125
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alliance Academy of Cincinnati, which includes Alliance Academy of Cincinnati.
$15,766
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 75.5%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
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Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
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996 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alliance Academy of Cincinnati
How many students attend Alliance Academy of Cincinnati?
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati has 350 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance Academy of Cincinnati?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance Academy of Cincinnati is 19.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance Academy of Cincinnati?
The largest demographic group at Alliance Academy of Cincinnati is African American at 79.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance Academy of Cincinnati?
Alliance Academy of Cincinnati has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.