Enrollment
373
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390437505925
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
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: Cincinnati Public Schools · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 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
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students reports 373 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 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: 24.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% below the Ohio average and 52% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 622 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cincinnati Public Schools spends $20,319 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.6% from local sources (property taxes), 24.6% from the state, and 21.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 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 | 24.9% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 47% | — | — |
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
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$20,319
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Per 622 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 373 Top 47% in Ohio — larger than 53% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.9% -21% vs state
NCES ID 390437505925
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.6
Students per counselor 622:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.2%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Public Schools, which includes Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students.
$20,319
Per student
+20%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 24.6%
Federal 21.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
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2,453 students 19:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 15:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
How many students attend Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students has 373 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
24.9% of students at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is White at 55.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students?
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.