Enrollment
1,017
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 391003510847 Charter school
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
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: Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc · 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc 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
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc reports 1,017 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Ohio average and 48% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 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 Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 95% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 1,017 Top 95% in Ohio — larger than 5% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.0% -15% vs state
NCES ID 391003510847
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 5.7%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
How many students attend Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc?
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc is 14.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc?
27.0% of students at Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc?
The largest demographic group at Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc is African American at 63.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc?
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.