Enrollment
76
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solon, OH
Solon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Solon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003710852Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 76
- students enrolled
Solon Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+109% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solon Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solon Academy
Solon Academy is a small charter elementary school in Solon, Ohio, enrolling 76 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 109% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Ohio schools, with 76 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Among Solon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Middle School (730 students): Solon Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38:1 vs 17.4:1).
Solon Academy is a single-school charter district, so Solon Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 76 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 Solon Academy compares
Solon 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 109% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 80.3%
White 7.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Solon Academy is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Similar elementary schools in Solon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Middle School
Standard public school
730 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Standard public school
487 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 (~76 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Solon Academy
How many students attend Solon Academy?
Solon Academy has 76 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Academy is 38:1, which is 109% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Solon Academy is African American at 80.3% of enrollment, in Solon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon Academy?
Solon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Solon Academy rank among elementary schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, 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 Solon on the city page.
Is Solon Academy a good school?
Solon Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Solon Academy?
None; Solon Academy is a single-school charter district, and Solon Academy is its only campus.
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