Enrollment
521
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Cleveland Academy of Leadership compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling 521 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the South Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Spartanburg 07 spends $17,602 per pupil, 21% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Spartanburg's public schools, it stands alongside High Point Academy (1,208 students): The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students) and Mccracken Middle (937 students) alongside The Cleveland Academy of Leadership.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Cleveland Academy of Leadership compares
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,602
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spartanburg 07, which includes The Cleveland Academy of Leadership.
$17,602
Per student
+21%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.4%
Federal 13.4%
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.
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
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Cleveland Academy of Leadership a good school?
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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