Enrollment
5,191
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390025005193 Charter school
Ohio Connections Academy Inc — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Ohio Connections Academy Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
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: Ohio Connections Academy Inc · 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)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ohio Connections Academy Inc compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ohio Connections Academy Inc reports 5,191 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 138.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 113% 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 145% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 485 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ohio Connections Academy Inc spends $8,622 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 81.9% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Ohio Connections Academy Inc 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 | 39:1 | ▲ 113% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 5,191 | top 100% | — | — |
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
39:1
students per teacher
— 113% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,622
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
Counselors10.7 FTE
Per 485 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 5,191 Top 100% in Ohio — larger than 0% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 138.0
Students per teacher 39:1 +113% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390025005193
Student demographics
White 69.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 10.7
Students per counselor 485:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio Connections Academy Inc, which includes Ohio Connections Academy Inc.
$8,622
Per student
-49%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
State 81.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 19:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 13:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
Standard public school
628 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio Connections Academy Inc
How many students attend Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
Ohio Connections Academy Inc has 5,191 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio Connections Academy Inc is 39:1, which is 113% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
The largest demographic group at Ohio Connections Academy Inc is White at 69.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio Connections Academy Inc?
Ohio Connections Academy Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.