- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Cleveland, OH
Prospect Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390439000867
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in East Cleveland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 70
- students enrolled
Prospect Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: East Cleveland City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390439000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Prospect Academy shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390439000867 · East Cleveland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 14:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaw High School (420 students)
Prospect Academy shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Prospect Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
420 students
- Caledonia Elem
Caledonia Elementary School
245 students
- W.H. Kirk Midd
W.H. Kirk Middle School
194 students
- Mayfair Elemen 130
Mayfair Elementary School
130 students
- Superior Schoo 118
Superior School for the Performing Arts
118 students
- This school 70
Prospect Academy
70 students
What this shows Prospect Academy reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Academy compares
Prospect Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$33,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
African American 92.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Prospect Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for East Cleveland City School District reports $33,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.H. Kirk Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior School for the Performing Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Academy
How many students attend Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Academy is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Academy is African American at 92.9% of enrollment, in East Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prospect Academy rank among public schools in East Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in East Cleveland City School District?
Besides Prospect Academy, East Cleveland City School District also operates Shaw High School (420 students), Caledonia Elementary School (245 students), and W.H. Kirk Middle School (194 students). See the East Cleveland City School District district page for the complete list.