- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Roberts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roberts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437500366
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #75 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 704
- students enrolled
Roberts Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Academy ranks #75 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Roberts Academy shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 390437500366 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Roberts Academy shrank from 765 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Roberts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Hills H
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
1,300 students
- Withrow Univer
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- Aiken New Tech
Aiken New Tech High School
1,226 students
- This school 704
Roberts Academy
704 students
What this shows Roberts Academy reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberts Academy compares
Roberts 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 19.2%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Roberts Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roberts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberts Academy
How many students attend Roberts Academy?
Roberts Academy has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts Academy is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Roberts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roberts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts Academy?
Roberts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roberts Academy rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Academy ranks #75 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Roberts Academy, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.