Enrollment
146
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390011303911 Charter school
Phoenix Community Learning Ctr — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Community Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Phoenix Community Learning Ctr · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Community Learning Ctr compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Phoenix Community Learning Ctr reports 146 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phoenix Community Learning Ctr spends $16,000 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 51.3% from the state, and 48.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Phoenix Community Learning Ctr 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 11% | — | — |
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,000
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.
Overview
Enrollment 146 Top 11% in Ohio — larger than 89% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390011303911
Student demographics
African American 94.5%
White 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 94.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Community Learning Ctr, which includes Phoenix Community Learning Ctr.
$16,000
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 51.3%
Federal 48.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Community Learning Ctr
How many students attend Phoenix Community Learning Ctr?
Phoenix Community Learning Ctr has 146 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Community Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Community Learning Ctr is 12.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Community Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Community Learning Ctr is African American at 94.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Community Learning Ctr?
Phoenix Community Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.