- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Federal NCES profile for The Cleveland Academy of Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450366001042
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #8 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership ranks #8 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 450366001042 · Spartanburg, SC Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- This school 521
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
521 students
What this shows The Cleveland Academy of Leadership reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Cleveland Academy of Leadership compares
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 9.8%
White 7.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Cleveland Academy of Leadership Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Cleveland Academy of Leadership's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
How many students attend The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is 13.7:1, which is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 13% 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 The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
100.0% of students at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
The largest demographic group at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Cleveland Academy of Leadership?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Cleveland Academy of Leadership rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, The Cleveland Academy of Leadership ranks #8 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides The Cleveland Academy of Leadership, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.