Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390058405076Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #43 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 388
- students enrolled
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy ranks #43 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390058405076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 52% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy spends $11,352 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.7:1 vs 15.3:1).
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is a single-school charter district, so Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy compares
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.7:1 | ▲ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 89.9%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy, which includes Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy.
$11,352
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.1%
State 64.1%
Federal 30.8%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy
How many students attend Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is 27.7:1, which is 52% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is African American at 89.9% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy?
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy ranks #43 of 47 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy a good school?
Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Arts and Social Sciences Academy?
None; Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is a single-school charter district, and Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy is its only campus.
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