- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Ohio School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Ohio School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390000104682
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio School for the Deaf earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40
- students enrolled
Ohio School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio School for the Deaf ranks #3 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Ohio School for the Deaf · Ohio
NCES ID 390000104682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
40 on latest CCD 390000104682 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 10:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio School for the Deaf (90 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 88 schools in Columbus. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ohio School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio School fo
Ohio School for the Deaf
90 students
- This school
Ohio School for the Deaf
40 students
- Ohio School fo 21
Ohio School for the Deaf
21 students
What this shows Ohio School for the Deaf reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohio School for the Deaf compares
Ohio School for the Deaf vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 40 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.
Programs
How Ohio School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio School for the Deaf | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ohio School for the Deaf | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohio School for the Deaf
How many students attend Ohio School for the Deaf?
Ohio School for the Deaf has 40 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio School for the Deaf is 10:1, which is 45% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio School for the Deaf?
Ohio School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ohio School for the Deaf rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio School for the Deaf ranks #3 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio School for the Deaf?
Besides Ohio School for the Deaf, Ohio School for the Deaf also operates Ohio School for the Deaf (90 students) and Ohio School for the Deaf (21 students). See the Ohio School for the Deaf district page for the complete list.