Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
East Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
The verdict
East Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #12 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 192
- students enrolled
East Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Academy ranks #12 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
East Academy shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390152605779 · Cleveland, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
192 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Springs Middle School (192 students)
East Academy shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How East Academy compares
East Academy is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 92.2% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, East Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for East Academy reports $17,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
6 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Academy
How many students attend East Academy?
East Academy has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Academy is 14.8:1, 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 East Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Academy is African American at 92.2% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Academy?
East Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, East Academy ranks #12 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.
What other schools are in East Academy?
None; East Academy is a single-school charter district, and East Academy is its only campus.