Enrollment
475
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Broadway Academy
Federal NCES profile for Broadway Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390143005665Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadway Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #28 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 475
- students enrolled
Broadway Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadway Academy ranks #28 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Broadway Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390143005665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadway Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadway Academy
Broadway Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 475 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Broadway Academy spends $11,460 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 42.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Broadway Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.3:1).
Broadway Academy is a single-school charter district, so Broadway Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Broadway Academy compares
Broadway Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.1%
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
$11,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Broadway Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broadway Academy, which includes Broadway Academy.
$11,460
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 57.2%
Federal 42.5%
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 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Broadway Academy
How many students attend Broadway Academy?
Broadway Academy has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadway Academy is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Broadway Academy?
The largest demographic group at Broadway Academy is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadway Academy?
Broadway Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broadway Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadway Academy ranks #28 of 47 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Broadway Academy a good school?
Broadway Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broadway Academy?
None; Broadway Academy is a single-school charter district, and Broadway Academy is its only campus.
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