Enrollment
68
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390050105211 Charter school
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 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: Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati reports 68 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% 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 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati spends $26,455 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.5% from the state, and 41.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 51% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 4% | — | — |
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
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$26,455
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 68 Top 4% in Ohio — larger than 96% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390050105211
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
White 16.2%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati, which includes Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati.
$26,455
Per student
+57%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 58.5%
Federal 41.0%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati?
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati has 68 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati is 8.9:1, which is 51% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 44% 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 Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati is African American at 55.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati?
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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.