Enrollment
306
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390437805395
Warner Girls Leadership Academy — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Warner Girls Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 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: Cleveland Municipal · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warner Girls Leadership Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Warner Girls Leadership Academy reports 306 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cleveland Municipal spends $24,085 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 23.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Warner Girls Leadership Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 33% | — | — |
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
20:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.6%
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
$24,085
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
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
11
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 306 Top 33% in Ohio — larger than 67% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390437805395
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
White 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.6%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 55
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Municipal, which includes Warner Girls Leadership Academy.
$24,085
Per student
+43%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
Similar other schools in Cleveland
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Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
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673 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
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652 students 13:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Warner Girls Leadership Academy
How many students attend Warner Girls Leadership Academy?
Warner Girls Leadership Academy has 306 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Girls Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Warner Girls Leadership Academy is 20:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warner Girls Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Warner Girls Leadership Academy is African American at 91.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warner Girls Leadership Academy?
Warner Girls Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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.