- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
State School for the Blind
Federal NCES profile for State School for the Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390000204684
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
State School for the Blind earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
State School for the Blind has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, State School for the Blind ranks #2 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Ohio School for the Blind · Ohio
NCES ID 390000204684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 390000204684 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 6.3:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: State School for the Blind (38 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 88 schools in Columbus. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How State School for the Blind compares
State School for the Blind on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 65% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How State School for the Blind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State School for the Blind | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to State School for the Blind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Columbus
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South High School
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Metro Early College High School
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869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
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797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about State School for the Blind
How many students attend State School for the Blind?
State School for the Blind has 76 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State School for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at State School for the Blind is 6.3:1, which is 65% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 60% 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 State School for the Blind?
38.2% of students at State School for the Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for State School for the Blind?
State School for the Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does State School for the Blind rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, State School for the Blind ranks #2 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio School for the Blind?
Besides State School for the Blind, Ohio School for the Blind also operates State School for the Blind (38 students). See the Ohio School for the Blind district page for the complete list.
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