Enrollment
26
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Instructional Resource Center
Federal NCES profile for Instructional Resource Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390510605846
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Instructional Resource Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Instructional Resource Center ranks #1 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Great Oaks Career Campuses · Ohio
NCES ID 390510605846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Instructional Resource Center
Instructional Resource Center is a small combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 26 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Ohio schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Great Oaks Career Campuses spends $23,477 per pupil, 60% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Instructional Resource Center is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Great Oaks Career Campuses also operates Scarlet Oaks Cdc (1,023 students) and Laurel Oaks Cdc (710 students) alongside Instructional Resource Center.
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 Instructional Resource Center compares
Instructional Resource Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 26 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 65.4%
African American 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 7.7%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Instructional Resource Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great Oaks Career Campuses, which includes Instructional Resource Center.
$23,477
Per student
+60%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.3%
State 35.5%
Federal 7.2%
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.
How Instructional Resource Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Oaks Cdc | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Laurel Oaks Cdc | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Diamond Oaks Cdc | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Live Oaks Cdc | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Instructional Resource Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Instructional Resource Center
How many students attend Instructional Resource Center?
Instructional Resource Center has 26 students enrolled. It is a career and technical school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Instructional Resource Center?
The largest demographic group at Instructional Resource Center is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Instructional Resource Center?
Instructional Resource Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Instructional Resource Center rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Instructional Resource Center ranks #1 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Instructional Resource Center a good school?
Instructional Resource Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest 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 Oaks Career Campuses?
Besides Instructional Resource Center, Great Oaks Career Campuses also operates Scarlet Oaks Cdc (1,023 students), Laurel Oaks Cdc (710 students), and Diamond Oaks Cdc (647 students). See the Great Oaks Career Campuses district page for the complete list.
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