Enrollment
349
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, OH
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444004385
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 349
- students enrolled
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444004385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Middletown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy (366 students): Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 10.8:1).
Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students) and Middletown Middle School (972 students) alongside Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School.
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 Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School compares
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$13,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 50.4%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City, which includes Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School.
$13,298
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 39.8%
Federal 19.8%
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.
How Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~349 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
How many students attend Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
Is Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School a good school?
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Middletown City?
Besides Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School, Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students), Middletown Middle School (972 students), and Mayfield Elementary School (503 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.
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