- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Berwick Alternative K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000592
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berwick Alternative K-8 School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #72 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 691
- students enrolled
Berwick Alternative K-8 School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Alternative K-8 School ranks #72 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Berwick Alternative K-8 School grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 390438000592 · Columbus, OH Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Berwick Alternative K-8 School grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Berwick Alternative K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
691 students
What this shows Berwick Alternative K-8 School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berwick Alternative K-8 School compares
Berwick Alternative K-8 School is a growing 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$22,307
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 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Berwick Alternative K-8 School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berwick Alternative K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berwick Alternative K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 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 (~691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Berwick Alternative K-8 School
How many students attend Berwick Alternative K-8 School?
Berwick Alternative K-8 School has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berwick Alternative K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berwick Alternative K-8 School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berwick Alternative K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Berwick Alternative K-8 School is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berwick Alternative K-8 School?
Berwick Alternative K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Berwick Alternative K-8 School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Berwick Alternative K-8 School ranks #72 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.