Enrollment
330
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Menlo Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Menlo Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390050505215Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menlo Park Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #18 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Menlo Park Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo Park Academy ranks #18 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Menlo Park Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390050505215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menlo Park Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menlo Park Academy
Menlo Park Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 400 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #368, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Menlo Park Academy spends $9,334 per pupil, 36% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Menlo Park Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Menlo Park Academy is a single-school charter district, so Menlo 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 Menlo Park Academy compares
Menlo 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$9,334
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 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 53.9%
African American 18.2%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Menlo Park Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menlo Park Academy, which includes Menlo Park Academy.
$9,334
Per student
-36%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 73.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Menlo Park Academy
How many students attend Menlo Park Academy?
Menlo Park Academy has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Academy is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menlo Park Academy?
16.0% of students at Menlo Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menlo Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Menlo Park Academy is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menlo Park Academy?
Menlo Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menlo Park Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo Park Academy ranks #18 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 Menlo Park Academy a good school?
Menlo Park Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. 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 Menlo Park Academy?
None; Menlo Park Academy is a single-school charter district, and Menlo Park Academy is its only campus.
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