Enrollment
745
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390507704051
Apollo Career Center — Lima, OH
Federal NCES profile for Apollo Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 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
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)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apollo Career Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Apollo Career Center reports 745 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 248 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Apollo spends $29,494 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.5% from local sources (property taxes), 41.4% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Apollo Career Center 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 87% | — | — |
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
75.4%
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
$29,494
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 745 Top 87% in Ohio — larger than 13% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390507704051
Student demographics
White 80.7%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.4%
In-school suspensions 169
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Apollo, which includes Apollo Career Center.
$29,494
Per student
+75%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 41.4%
Federal 10.1%
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 other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
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448 students
Perry High School
Standard public school
296 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
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272 students
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Apollo Career Center
How many students attend Apollo Career Center?
Apollo Career Center has 745 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lima, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Career Center is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 18% 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 Apollo Career Center?
The largest demographic group at Apollo Career Center is White at 80.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apollo Career Center?
Apollo Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.