- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mentor, OH
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390454910835
👥 S:T ratio 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mentor · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 82
- students enrolled
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) has class sizes smaller than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mentor, OH.
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454910835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390454910835 · Mentor, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mentor High School (2,217 students)
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mentor High Sc
Mentor High School
2,217 students
- Memorial Middl 852
Memorial Middle School
852 students
- Shore Middle S 752
Shore Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Elementa 661
Ridge Elementary School
661 students
- Hopkins Elemen 466
Hopkins Elementary School
466 students
- This school 82
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)
82 students
What this shows Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) compares
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for Mentor Exempted Village reports $15,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shore Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Mentor
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)
How many students attend Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) has 82 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mentor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) is 11.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% 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 Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)?
The largest demographic group at Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Mentor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares)?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) rank among schools in Mentor?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mentor, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mentor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mentor Exempted Village?
Besides Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares), Mentor Exempted Village also operates Mentor High School (2,217 students), Memorial Middle School (852 students), and Shore Middle School (752 students). See the Mentor Exempted Village district page for the complete list.