Enrollment
53
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390011704155 Charter school
The Autism Academy of Learning — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for The Autism Academy of Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
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 →
The verdict
The Autism Academy of Learning earns a C- Resource Investment Index (50/100), with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 50/100
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 53
- students enrolled
School address
District: The Autism Academy of Learning · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Autism Academy of Learning compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Autism Academy of Learning reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% 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 15.7:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Autism Academy of Learning spends $42,744 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $14,655 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 4.6% from local sources (property taxes), 88.7% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), 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 The Autism Academy of Learning 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 44% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
10 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 89% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
53 larger than 6% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$42,744
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
Enrollment 53 Top 3% in Ohio — larger than 97% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390011704155
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 41.5%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Autism Academy of Learning, which includes The Autism Academy of Learning.
$42,744
Per student
+192%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+158%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.6%
State 88.7%
Federal 6.7%
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 other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
750 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 54.7:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 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 The Autism Academy of Learning
How many students attend The Autism Academy of Learning?
The Autism Academy of Learning has 53 students enrolled. It is a other school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Autism Academy of Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at The Autism Academy of Learning is 10.2:1, which is 44% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Autism Academy of Learning?
The largest demographic group at The Autism Academy of Learning is White at 43.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Autism Academy of Learning?
The Autism Academy of Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) 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.
Is The Autism Academy of Learning a good school?
The Autism Academy of Learning earns a C- Resource Investment Index (50/100), with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.