Enrollment
249
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390444505989
Newark Digital Academy — Newark, OH
Federal NCES profile for Newark Digital Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
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: Newark City · 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Digital Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newark Digital Academy reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 249 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark City spends $15,135 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.0% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Newark Digital Academy 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 23% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
88.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,135
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 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
Enrollment 249 Top 23% in Ohio — larger than 77% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 24.4:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390444505989
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 249:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark City, which includes Newark Digital Academy.
$15,135
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 41.0%
Federal 17.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Newark Digital Academy
How many students attend Newark Digital Academy?
Newark Digital Academy has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Digital Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Digital Academy is 24.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Digital Academy?
The largest demographic group at Newark Digital Academy is White at 89.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Digital Academy?
Newark Digital Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.