Enrollment
301
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390134405464 Charter school
Sullivant Avenue Community School — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Sullivant Avenue Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Sullivant Avenue Community School · 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sullivant Avenue Community School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sullivant Avenue Community School reports 301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sullivant Avenue Community School spends $11,786 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.5% from the state, and 25.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Sullivant Avenue Community School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 32% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 301 Top 32% in Ohio — larger than 68% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390134405464
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
African American 20.6%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 58
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sullivant Avenue Community School, which includes Sullivant Avenue Community School.
$11,786
Per student
-30%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
State 74.5%
Federal 25.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20:1 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 Sullivant Avenue Community School
How many students attend Sullivant Avenue Community School?
Sullivant Avenue Community School has 301 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivant Avenue Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivant Avenue Community School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivant Avenue Community School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivant Avenue Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivant Avenue Community School?
Sullivant Avenue Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.