Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, OH
Foundation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Foundation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390130105401Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foundation Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 382
- students enrolled
Foundation Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foundation Academy ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Mansfield, OH.
School address
District: Foundation Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390130105401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foundation Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foundation Academy
Foundation Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Mansfield, Ohio, enrolling 382 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Foundation Academy spends $8,846 per pupil, 40% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mansfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Middle School (761 students): Foundation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Foundation Academy is a single-school charter district, so Foundation 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 Foundation Academy compares
Foundation 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$8,846
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Foundation Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Foundation Academy, which includes Foundation Academy.
$8,846
Per student
-40%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 15.3:1 students per teacher
Ontario Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Springmill Stem Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Mifflin Elementary School
Standard public school
256 students
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
Standard public school
220 students 11.6:1 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 (~382 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Foundation Academy
How many students attend Foundation Academy?
Foundation Academy has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foundation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foundation Academy is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher 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 Foundation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Foundation Academy is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Mansfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foundation Academy?
Foundation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Foundation Academy rank among elementary schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Foundation Academy ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield on the city page.
Is Foundation Academy a good school?
Foundation Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Foundation Academy?
None; Foundation Academy is a single-school charter district, and Foundation Academy is its only campus.
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