Enrollment
1,608
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Great River Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Great River Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390159905986Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great River Connections Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #78 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,608
- students enrolled
Great River Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great River Connections Academy ranks #78 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Great River Connections Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390159905986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great River Connections Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Great River Connections Academy
Great River Connections Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 1,608 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Ohio schools and 45% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,608 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% 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 (67%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Great River Connections Academy spends $9,512 per pupil, 35% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Great River Connections Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 vs 17.4:1).
Great River Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, so Great River Connections Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,608 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Ohio, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Great River Connections Academy compares
Great River Connections 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,608
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$9,512
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Great River Connections Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great River Connections Academy, which includes Great River Connections Academy.
$9,512
Per student
-35%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
743 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,608 students)
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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 public 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 26.4:1, which is 45% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great River Connections Academy?
Great River Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Great River Connections Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Great River Connections Academy ranks #78 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Great River Connections Academy a good school?
Great River Connections Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Great River Connections Academy?
None; Great River Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, and Great River Connections Academy is its only campus.
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