Enrollment
338
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390138105634 Charter school
The Richland School of Academic Arts — Ontario, OH
Federal NCES profile for The Richland School of Academic Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 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: The Richland School of Academic Arts · 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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Richland School of Academic Arts compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Richland School of Academic Arts reports 338 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% 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 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Richland School of Academic Arts spends $10,426 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.2% from local sources (property taxes), 76.2% from the state, and 22.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 The Richland School of Academic Arts 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 39% | — | — |
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$10,426
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 338 Top 39% in Ohio — larger than 61% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390138105634
Student demographics
White 41.1%
African American 38.8%
Two or More 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.8%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Richland School of Academic Arts, which includes The Richland School of Academic Arts.
$10,426
Per student
-38%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 76.2%
Federal 22.6%
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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Frequently asked questions about The Richland School of Academic Arts
How many students attend The Richland School of Academic Arts?
The Richland School of Academic Arts has 338 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Ontario, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Richland School of Academic Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at The Richland School of Academic Arts is 13.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 17% 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 The Richland School of Academic Arts?
The largest demographic group at The Richland School of Academic Arts is White at 41.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ontario, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Richland School of Academic Arts?
The Richland School of Academic Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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.