Enrollment
305
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Charles a Mooney School
Federal NCES profile for Charles a Mooney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437800435
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles a Mooney School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #58 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 305
- students enrolled
Charles a Mooney School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Mooney School ranks #58 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437800435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles a Mooney School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles a Mooney School
Charles a Mooney School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cleveland Municipal spends $21,661 per pupil, 48% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio Connections Academy Inc (5,191 students): Charles a Mooney School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 37.6:1).
Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students) and John F Kennedy High School (652 students) alongside Charles a Mooney 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 Charles a Mooney School compares
Charles a Mooney 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.0%
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
$21,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 36.4%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Charles a Mooney School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Municipal, which includes Charles a Mooney School.
$21,661
Per student
+48%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.7%
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 Charles a Mooney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles a Mooney School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~305 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Charles a Mooney School
How many students attend Charles a Mooney School?
Charles a Mooney School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Mooney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Mooney School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Charles a Mooney School?
The largest demographic group at Charles a Mooney School is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles a Mooney School?
Charles a Mooney School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Charles a Mooney School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Mooney School ranks #58 of 84 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 schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Charles a Mooney School a good school?
Charles a Mooney School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Charles a Mooney School, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), John F Kennedy High School (652 students), and Clark School (650 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.
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