Enrollment
126
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390056405056 Charter school
East Bridge Academy of Excellence — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for East Bridge Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bridge Academy of Excellence earns an F Resource Investment Index (29/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 29/100
- 11:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 126
- students enrolled
School address
District: East Bridge Academy of Excellence · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bridge Academy of Excellence compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Bridge Academy of Excellence reports 126 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Bridge Academy of Excellence spends $15,210 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $14,655 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 65.0% from the state, and 34.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Bridge Academy of Excellence compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 85% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
126 larger than 12% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,210
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $14,655
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 126 Top 9% in Ohio — larger than 91% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390056405056
Student demographics
African American 93.7%
White 4.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 93.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Bridge Academy of Excellence, which includes East Bridge Academy of Excellence.
$15,210
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 65.0%
Federal 34.8%
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 Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Bridge Academy of Excellence
How many students attend East Bridge Academy of Excellence?
East Bridge Academy of Excellence has 126 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bridge Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bridge Academy of Excellence is 11:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 30% 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 Bridge Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at East Bridge Academy of Excellence is African American at 93.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bridge Academy of Excellence?
East Bridge Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is East Bridge Academy of Excellence a good school?
East Bridge Academy of Excellence earns an F Resource Investment Index (29/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.