- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, OH
Newark Digital Academy
Federal NCES profile for Newark Digital Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444505989
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Digital Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 249
- students enrolled
Newark Digital Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Digital Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Newark Digital Academy grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 390444505989 · Newark, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 22.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Newark Digital Academy grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Newark Digital Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- This school 249
Newark Digital Academy
249 students
What this shows Newark Digital Academy reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newark Digital Academy compares
Newark Digital Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
88.4%
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Newark Digital Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newark Digital Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newark Digital Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Career and Technology Educational Centers
Vocational / career-technical school
789 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Hillview Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Little Learners Preschool
Standard public school
202 students 67.3:1 students per teacher
Licking Valley Online Learning School
Standard public school
10 students
Headstart Eastland
Special-education school
8 students 4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newark Digital Academy
How many students attend Newark Digital Academy?
Newark Digital Academy has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Digital Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Digital Academy is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Digital Academy?
The largest demographic group at Newark Digital Academy is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Digital Academy?
Newark Digital Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newark Digital Academy rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Digital Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Newark Digital Academy, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.