- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 390444004385 · Middletown, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (1,587 students)
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,587 students
- Middletown Mid
Middletown Middle School
972 students
- Mayfield Eleme 503
Mayfield Elementary School
503 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 489
Rosa Parks Elementary School
489 students
- Wildwood Eleme 444
Wildwood Elementary School
444 students
- This school 349
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School compares
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Middletown City reports $14,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.