Enrollment
495
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390030904846 Charter school
Apex Academy — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Apex Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 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: Apex Academy · 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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apex Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Apex Academy reports 495 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Apex Academy spends $14,508 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), 76.0% from the state, and 18.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Apex Academy 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 67% | — | — |
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$14,508
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
10
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 495 Top 67% in Ohio — larger than 33% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390030904846
Student demographics
African American 85.5%
Two or More 10.7%
White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.6%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 81
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apex Academy, which includes Apex Academy.
$14,508
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 76.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Apex Academy
How many students attend Apex Academy?
Apex Academy has 495 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apex Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Apex Academy is 12.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apex Academy?
The largest demographic group at Apex Academy is African American at 85.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apex Academy?
Apex Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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.