Enrollment
236
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Lincoln Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390154305770Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Park Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 236
- students enrolled
Lincoln Park Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Academy ranks #13 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Lincoln Park Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390154305770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Park Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Park Academy
Lincoln Park Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 236 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Lincoln Park Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.3:1).
Lincoln Park Academy is a single-school charter district, so Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park Academy compares
Lincoln Park 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 19.5%
Two or More 10.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Lincoln Park Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park Academy, which includes Lincoln Park Academy.
$15,643
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 69.9%
Federal 29.8%
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 Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 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 (~236 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Park Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Park Academy?
Lincoln Park Academy has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Academy is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% 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 Lincoln Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Park Academy is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Park Academy?
Lincoln Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Lincoln Park Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Park Academy ranks #13 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland on the city page.
Is Lincoln Park Academy a good school?
Lincoln Park Academy earns 34/100 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 Lincoln Park Academy?
None; Lincoln Park Academy is a single-school charter district, and Lincoln Park Academy is its only campus.
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