Enrollment
215
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Near West Intergenerational School
Federal NCES profile for Near West Intergenerational School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390140505596Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Near West Intergenerational School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #20 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Near West Intergenerational School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Near West Intergenerational School ranks #20 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Near West Intergenerational School · Ohio
NCES ID 390140505596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+212% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Near West Intergenerational School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Near West Intergenerational School
Near West Intergenerational School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 215 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.6% of students qualify for free meals, 212% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% 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): Near West Intergenerational School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
Near West Intergenerational School is a single-school charter district, so Near West Intergenerational School 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 Near West Intergenerational School compares
Near West Intergenerational School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 212% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 212% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$12,204
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 36.3%
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Near West Intergenerational School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Near West Intergenerational School, which includes Near West Intergenerational School.
$12,204
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.9%
State 71.2%
Federal 20.8%
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 (~215 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Near West Intergenerational School
How many students attend Near West Intergenerational School?
Near West Intergenerational School has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Near West Intergenerational School?
The student-teacher ratio at Near West Intergenerational School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Near West Intergenerational School?
98.6% of students at Near West Intergenerational School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Near West Intergenerational School?
The largest demographic group at Near West Intergenerational School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Near West Intergenerational School?
Near West Intergenerational School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Near West Intergenerational School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Near West Intergenerational School ranks #20 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 Near West Intergenerational School a good school?
Near West Intergenerational School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Near West Intergenerational School?
None; Near West Intergenerational School is a single-school charter district, and Near West Intergenerational School is its only campus.
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