- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, OH
Taft Center for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Taft Center for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441906041
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Center for Innovation earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 34
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Center for Innovation ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Taft Center for Innovation shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390441906041 · Lakewood, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 20.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,372 students)
Taft Center for Innovation shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Taft Center for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,372 students
- Garfield Middl 457
Garfield Middle School
457 students
- Harding Middle 446
Harding Middle School
446 students
- Grant Elementa 323
Grant Elementary School
323 students
- Emerson Elemen 323
Emerson Elementary School
323 students
- This school 34
Taft Center for Innovation
34 students
What this shows Taft Center for Innovation reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Center for Innovation compares
Taft Center for Innovation is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$19,070
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Taft Center for Innovation is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Lakewood City reports $19,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft Center for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Emerson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Center for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
255 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin School of Opportunity Online
Standard public school
36 students 6:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Taft Center for Innovation
How many students attend Taft Center for Innovation?
Taft Center for Innovation has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 2.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Center for Innovation?
20.0% of students at Taft Center for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Center for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Taft Center for Innovation is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Center for Innovation?
Taft Center for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Taft Center for Innovation rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Center for Innovation ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood City?
Besides Taft Center for Innovation, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Garfield Middle School (457 students), and Harding Middle School (446 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.