Enrollment
96
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390002201520 Charter school
Autism Model School — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Autism Model School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
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 →
The verdict
Autism Model School earns a C Resource Investment Index (59/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools.
- C
- Resource Index · 59/100
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 96
- students enrolled
School address
District: Autism Model School · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Autism Model School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Autism Model School reports 96 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% 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 15.7:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Autism Model School spends $40,439 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $14,655 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 1.5% from local sources (property taxes), 79.6% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), 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 Autism Model School 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 68% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
6 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 98% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
96 larger than 10% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
5.9:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$40,439
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $14,655
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 96 Top 6% in Ohio — larger than 94% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 5.9:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390002201520
Student demographics
White 56.3%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Autism Model School, which includes Autism Model School.
$40,439
Per student
+176%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+144%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 79.6%
Federal 18.9%
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 Toledo
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557 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
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Horizon Science Academy Toledo
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Autism Model School
How many students attend Autism Model School?
Autism Model School has 96 students enrolled. It is a other school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Autism Model School?
The student-teacher ratio at Autism Model School is 5.9:1, which is 68% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 62% 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 Autism Model School?
The largest demographic group at Autism Model School is White at 56.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Autism Model School?
Autism Model School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) 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.
Is Autism Model School a good school?
Autism Model School earns a C Resource Investment Index (59/100), with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.