- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437505925
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ranks #16 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437505925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390437505925 · Cincinnati, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 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 373
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
373 students
What this shows Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students compares
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | 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 | Higher economic need | 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students'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 (~373 students)
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 public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 19.
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 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
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 37/100 (typical 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students ranks #16 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 Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students, 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.