Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390130105401 Charter school
Foundation Academy — Mansfield, OH
Federal NCES profile for Foundation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 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 →
School address
District: Foundation Academy · 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foundation Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Foundation Academy reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Foundation Academy spends $11,137 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 66.1% from the state, and 33.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Foundation Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
20:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$11,137
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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
6
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 382 Top 49% in Ohio — larger than 51% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390130105401
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 30.9%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.8%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Foundation Academy, which includes Foundation Academy.
$11,137
Per student
-34%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 66.1%
Federal 33.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Mansfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Middle School
Standard public school
761 students
Malabar Intermediate School
Standard public school
660 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Ontario Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Springmill Stem Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Mifflin Elementary School
Standard public school
256 students
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
Standard public school
220 students 11:1 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 Foundation Academy
How many students attend Foundation Academy?
Foundation Academy has 382 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Mansfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundation Academy is 20:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foundation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Foundation Academy is White at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mansfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foundation Academy?
Foundation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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.