- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Covedale School
Federal NCES profile for Covedale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437500314
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covedale School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #58 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 427
- students enrolled
Covedale School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covedale School ranks #58 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Covedale School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390437500314 · Cincinnati, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Covedale School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Covedale School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Hills H
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
1,300 students
- Withrow Univer
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- Aiken New Tech
Aiken New Tech High School
1,226 students
- This school 427
Covedale School
427 students
What this shows Covedale School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covedale School compares
Covedale School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
White 28.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Covedale School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covedale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covedale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covedale School
How many students attend Covedale School?
Covedale School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covedale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covedale School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Covedale School?
The largest demographic group at Covedale School is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covedale School?
Covedale School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Covedale School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Covedale School ranks #58 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Covedale School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.