- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Bard Early College Cleveland
Federal NCES profile for Bard Early College Cleveland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437805821
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bard Early College Cleveland earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 344
- students enrolled
Bard Early College Cleveland has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bard Early College Cleveland ranks #16 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437805821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bard Early College Cleveland shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390437805821 · Cleveland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus International School (690 students)
Bard Early College Cleveland shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bard Early College Cleveland 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
Bard Early College Cleveland
344 students
What this shows Bard Early College Cleveland reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bard Early College Cleveland compares
Bard Early College Cleveland is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 27.0%
White 23.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Bard Early College Cleveland is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland Municipal reports $24,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bard Early College Cleveland 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 Bard Early College Cleveland'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 other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bard Early College Cleveland
How many students attend Bard Early College Cleveland?
Bard Early College Cleveland has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bard Early College Cleveland?
The student-teacher ratio at Bard Early College Cleveland is 12.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% 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 Bard Early College Cleveland?
The largest demographic group at Bard Early College Cleveland is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bard Early College Cleveland?
Bard Early College Cleveland has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bard Early College Cleveland rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bard Early College Cleveland ranks #16 of 84 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 schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Bard Early College Cleveland, 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.