Enrollment
188
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 391004110857 Charter school
Sheffield Academy — Sheffield Village, OH
Federal NCES profile for Sheffield Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 51
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: Sheffield Academy · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheffield Academy 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
Sheffield Academy reports 188 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% 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 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Ohio average and 14% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 1 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 Sheffield Academy 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 40% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 15% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 40% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 188 Top 15% in Ohio — larger than 85% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.3% +40% vs state
NCES ID 391004110857
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Academy
How many students attend Sheffield Academy?
Sheffield Academy has 188 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Sheffield Village, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffield Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheffield Academy is 12.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheffield Academy?
44.3% of students at Sheffield Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheffield Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sheffield Academy is White at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sheffield Village, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheffield Academy?
Sheffield Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.