Enrollment
345
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438000740
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Stem Academy (K-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 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: Columbus City Schools District · 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
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) reports 345 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 345 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 99.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 41% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
99.4%
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
$22,434
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 345 Top 41% in Ohio — larger than 59% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438000740
Student demographics
African American 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
White 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 82.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 345:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 99.4%
In-school suspensions 55
Out-of-school suspensions 77
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes Windsor Stem Academy (K-6).
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Metro Early College High School
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Columbus Preparatory Academy
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Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)
How many students attend Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)?
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) has 345 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) is African American at 82.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)?
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.