Enrollment
82
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390454910835
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) — Mentor, OH
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
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 →
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) reports 82 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% 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 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mentor Exempted Village spends $16,365 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.2% from local sources (property taxes), 20.7% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 1 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 Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares) 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 43% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,365
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 82 Top 5% in Ohio — larger than 95% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390454910835
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mentor Exempted Village, which includes Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (Cares).
$16,365
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 20.7%
Federal 9.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
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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 other school in Mentor, OH.
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 10.4:1, which is 43% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 58/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.