Enrollment
1,608
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390159905986 Charter school
Great River Connections Academy — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Great River Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 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: Great River Connections 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)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great River Connections Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Great River Connections Academy reports 1,608 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% 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 68% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 402 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Great River Connections Academy spends $9,512 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.4% from local sources (property taxes), 76.4% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Great River Connections 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 46% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | top 98% | — | — |
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
26.7:1
students per teacher
— 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$9,512
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 402 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,608 Top 98% in Ohio — larger than 2% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 26.7:1 +46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390159905986
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 402:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great River Connections Academy, which includes Great River Connections Academy.
$9,512
Per student
-44%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 76.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 other schools in Columbus
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Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
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Patriot Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
743 students 15.5:1 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 Great River Connections Academy
How many students attend Great River Connections Academy?
Great River Connections Academy has 1,608 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great River Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Great River Connections Academy is 26.7:1, which is 46% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great River Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Great River Connections Academy is White at 67.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great River Connections Academy?
Great River Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.