Enrollment
383
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Orchard Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390159705961Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Park Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #15 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 383
- students enrolled
Orchard Park Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Academy ranks #15 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Orchard Park Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390159705961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Park Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Park Academy
Orchard Park Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 40% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Orchard Park Academy spends $11,625 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Orchard Park Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Orchard Park Academy is a single-school charter district, so Orchard Park Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Orchard Park Academy compares
Orchard Park 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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
African American 38.1%
Asian 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
White 14.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Orchard Park Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orchard Park Academy, which includes Orchard Park Academy.
$11,625
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 69.6%
Federal 30.2%
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 elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park Academy
How many students attend Orchard Park Academy?
Orchard Park Academy has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Academy is 25.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Park Academy is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Park Academy?
Orchard Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Park Academy rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Academy ranks #15 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Orchard Park Academy a good school?
Orchard Park Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Orchard Park Academy?
None; Orchard Park Academy is a single-school charter district, and Orchard Park Academy is its only campus.
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