At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 207 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
162
Prospect Academy: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 17.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Prospect Academy
Prospect Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in East Cleveland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to East Cleveland City School District. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 207 combined / other schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 159 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Ohio median of 17.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (92.9%) and multiracial (5.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prospect Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black92.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Cleveland City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Superior School for the Performing Arts
Middle · Grades 03–08
118 reported students
Mayfair Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
130 reported students
W.H. Kirk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
194 reported students
Caledonia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
245 reported students
Shaw High School
High · Grades 09–12
420 reported students
Public schools near Prospect Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B Martin School Other · Cleveland Municipal | PK–09 | 219 | 3.4 mi |
| Harvey Rice Elementary School Other · Cleveland Municipal | PK–09 | 427 | 3.8 mi |
| Fairmount Early Childhood Center Other · Beachwood City | PK–PK | 76 | 4.9 mi |
| Alfred Benesch Other · Cleveland Municipal | KG–09 | 214 | 5 mi |
| Ginn-Thompson School for Girls Other · Charter · Ginn-Thompson School for Girls | KG–11 | 42 | 5.1 mi |
| Euclid Virtual Learning Academy Other · Euclid City | 03–12 | 27 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Academy
What grades does Prospect Academy serve?
Prospect Academy reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in East Cleveland City School District.
How many students attend Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 207 Ohio combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prospect Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 70 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prospect Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prospect Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Cleveland City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Prospect Academy in?
Prospect Academy is part of East Cleveland City School District, based in East Cleveland, OH, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prospect Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary B Martin School (3.4 mi), Harvey Rice Elementary School (3.8 mi), Fairmount Early Childhood Center (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.