Enrollment
68
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tiffin, OH
North Central Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Central Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390142005577Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tiffin, OH.
School address
District: North Central Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390142005577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Central Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Central Academy
North Central Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Tiffin, Ohio, enrolling 68 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 55.6% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Ohio schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tiffin's public schools, it stands alongside Old Fort High School (264 students): North Central Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 12.6:1).
North Central Academy is a single-school charter district, so North Central Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 68 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 North Central Academy compares
North Central 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.9%
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
$15,701
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, North Central Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Central Academy, which includes North Central Academy.
$15,701
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.5%
State 69.2%
Federal 26.3%
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 other schools in Tiffin
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Central Academy
How many students attend North Central Academy?
North Central Academy has 68 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tiffin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Academy is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 North Central Academy?
55.6% of students at North Central Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Central Academy is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Tiffin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Academy?
North Central Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 North Central Academy rank among schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tiffin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tiffin on the city page.
Is North Central Academy a good school?
North Central Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 North Central Academy?
None; North Central Academy is a single-school charter district, and North Central Academy is its only campus.
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