Richard Allen Academy

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Richard Allen Academy ranks 1159 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Richard Allen Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 135 students in grades K-6 in Hamilton, Ohio. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic (44.44%) and African American (40.74%) students.

Despite its small size, Richard Allen Academy faces significant challenges. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom 25% of Ohio elementary schools by SchoolDigger, receiving a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past several years. This is largely due to the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.7%, which is nearly double the state average, and its low academic performance, with proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science well below the state averages. In comparison, the nearby Fairfield West Elementary, Fairfield Central Elementary, and Fairfield North Elementary schools generally outperform Richard Allen Academy on these measures.

The data suggests that Richard Allen Academy may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the root causes of its high chronic absenteeism and low academic performance. This could include reviewing the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and professional development for teachers, as well as engaging with the school community to better understand and support the unique needs of the student population. By addressing these areas, the school may be able to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable and high-quality educational experience for its diverse student body.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011-5804

(513) 795-6549

District: Richard Allen Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1159^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,783

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.8%

Hispanic:

39.6%

White:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richard Allen Academy ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Richard Allen Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (46.8%), Hispanic (39.6%), White (6.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard Allen Academy is 13. (See more...)

Compare Richard Allen Academy employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard Allen Academy is $12,783.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard Allen Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Allen Academy 1159^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Richard Allen Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Richard Allen Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Allen Academy 614^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richard Allen Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Richard Allen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	10.80	1490^th	1676	11.1%
2021	14.33	1309^th	1610	18.7%
2022	16.61	1284^th	1588	19.1%
2023	18.59	1275^th	1596	20.1%
2024	27.93	1159^th	1577	26.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Allen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	14.29	1308^th	1465	10.7%
2021	20.76	1083^rd	1404	22.9%
2022	21.82	1112^th	1419	21.6%
2023	27.70	1089^th	1447	24.7%
2024	34.31	1054^th	1484	29.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Richard Allen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.23	1461^st	1502	2.7%
2023	8.64	1326^th	1483	10.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Richard Allen Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.12	1221^st	1518	19.6%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richard Allen Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	46.12	573^rd	837	31.5%
2008	35.43	646^th	835	22.6%
2009	40.90	628^th	858	26.8%
2010	50.81	595^th	895	33.5%
2011	28.12	740^th	925	20.0%
2012	40.85	716^th	989	27.6%
2013	23.53	813^th	1001	18.8%
2014	10.60	889^th	1008	11.8%
2015	29.91	760^th	1035	26.6%
2016	11.16	917^th	1050	12.7%
2017	17.78	818^th	1038	21.2%
2018	13.06	854^th	1010	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richard Allen Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	0	113	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2001	0	137	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2002	0	225	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	227
2003	0	225	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	227
2004	0	219	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	221
2005	0	236	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	237
2006	2	199	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	202
2007	2	183	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	189
2008	2	211	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	215
2009	1	149	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	153
2010	0	119	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2011	0	120	0	0	0	0	0	120
2012	0	115	0	0	0	2	0	117
2013	0	102	0	0	0	0	0	102
2014	0	100	0	1	0	0	0	101
2015	0	78	0	0	0	0	0	78
2016	0	75	0	0	0	0	0	75
2017	1	70	0	0	0	0	0	71
2018	1	53	0	0	0	0	0	54
2019	7	60	5	55	1	10	0	138
2020	8	62	2	55	3	8	0	138
2021	3	48	0	53	1	10	0	115
2022	3	48	0	57	3	7	0	118
2023	8	55	2	60	4	6	0	135
2024	7	52	2	44	5	1	0	111

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Allen Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	113	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	137	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	227	19.3	11.8	n/a
2003	227	19.3	11.8	n/a
2004	221	21.3	10.4	n/a
2005	237	19.0	12.5	0
2006	202	17.4	11.6	0
2007	189	22.3	8.5	61.1
2008	215	15.0	14.3	n/a
2009	153	10.0	15.3	100
2010	119	12.0	9.9	68.1
2011	120	10.0	12.0	78.3
2012	117	11.0	10.6	77.8
2013	102	14.0	7.2	5.9
2014	101	13.0	7.7	97
2015	78	n/a	n/a	100
2016	75	6.0	12.5	100
2017	71	4.0	17.7	n/a
2018	54	2.5	21.6	n/a
2019	138	9.0	15.3	n/a
2020	138	11.0	12.5	n/a
2021	115	9.0	12.7	n/a
2022	118	10.0	11.8	n/a
2023	135	8.6	15.6	n/a
2024	111	8.5	13.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard Allen Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	113	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	137	0.0	0.0	n/a
2002	227	19.3	11.8	n/a
2003	227	19.3	11.8	n/a
2004	221	21.3	10.4	n/a
2005	237	19.0	12.5	0
2006	202	17.4	11.6	0
2007	189	22.3	8.5	61.1
2008	215	15.0	14.3	n/a
2009	153	10.0	15.3	100
2010	119	12.0	9.9	68.1
2011	120	10.0	12.0	78.3
2012	117	11.0	10.6	77.8
2013	102	14.0	7.2	5.9
2014	101	13.0	7.7	97
2015	78	n/a	n/a	100
2016	75	6.0	12.5	100
2017	71	4.0	17.7	n/a
2018	54	2.5	21.6	n/a
2019	138	9.0	15.3	n/a
2020	138	11.0	12.5	n/a
2021	115	9.0	12.7	n/a
2022	118	10.0	11.8	n/a
2023	135	8.6	15.6	n/a
2024	111	8.5	13.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Allen Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,076
2022	$10,883
2023	$10,073
2024	$12,783

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Allen Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1490^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1275^th of 1596 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Academy)	38.5	26.3	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Academy)	46.2	36.8	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Academy)	23.5	31.3	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Academy)	23.5	37.5	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Richard Allen Academy)	53.8	23.1	30.7%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Academy)	15.4	0	15.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Academy)	23.1	38.5	15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Academy)	17.6	43.8	26.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Academy)	11.8	37.5	25.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	135	2.2%
African American	60	55	8.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	55	60	9.1%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	7	8	14.3%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%

Schools Near Richard Allen Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Richard Allen Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	1206 Shuler Ave	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Richard Allen Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 795-6549	111	9	13.0		7 (6.3%)	52 (46.8%)	44 (39.6%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	1 (0.9%)	27.9	1159^th of 1577 public elementary schools	26.5%		18.6	1275^th of 1596 public elementary schools	20.1%	116	46.7		25.0	26.7	30.0		50.0	40.0	60.0	$12,783
Crawford Woods Elementary School	Public	K-6	2200 Hensley Ave	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5600	572	31	18.7		160 (28.0%)	99 (17.3%)	245 (42.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	49 (8.6%)	48.3	946^th of 1577 public elementary schools	40.0%		34.8	1093^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	31.5%	147	56.2	66.7	55.4	65.8	38.0	60.3	47.7	71.2	46.5	$10,549
Fairwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	281 Fair Avenue	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5610	618	34	18.1		253 (40.9%)	70 (11.3%)	227 (36.7%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (1.9%)	49 (7.9%)	24.1	1206^th of 1577 public elementary schools	23.5%		32.8	1113^th of 1596 public elementary schools	30.3%	93	36.0	50.8	39.4	26.7	33.3	29.7	47.9	49.3	41.7	$9,834
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	250 Knightsbridge Dr	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5650	648	38	17.0		116 (17.9%)	137 (21.1%)	337 (52.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.2%)	39 (6.0%)	22.2	1236^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.6%		35.8	1084^th of 1596 public elementary schools	32.1%	152	36.1	33.3	43.6	45.2	30.8	35.1	29.5	46.6	42.9	$10,234
Fairfield Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2470 Princeton Rd	Fairfield Township	45011	Butler County	Fairfield Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(513) 437-0996	118	10	11.8	65.3%	32 (27.1%)	72 (61.0%)	12 (10.2%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		36.4				63.6				$9,969
Linden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 Hoadley Ave	Hamilton	45015	Butler County	Hamilton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-5630	632	37	17.0		409 (64.7%)	61 (9.7%)	99 (15.7%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (7.0%)	49.9	929^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.1%		54.1	883^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	44.7%	46	57.1	67.1	71.1	48.8	43.8	46.8	55.3	69.0	57.8	$9,621
Fairfield East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6711 Morris Rd	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Fairfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 737-5000	640	37	17.2	58.3%	320 (50.0%)	131 (20.5%)	72 (11.3%)	80 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	60.4	749^th of 1577 public elementary schools	52.5%		57.7	821^st of 1596 public elementary schools	48.6%	72	65.1	67.0	68.8	60.5		62.6	65.6	76.7		$9,775
Fairfield West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4700 River Rd	Fairfield	45014	Butler County	Fairfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 868-3021	833	44	19.1	58.3%	435 (52.2%)	166 (19.9%)	103 (12.4%)	58 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	63 (7.6%)	65.2	653^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	58.6%		61.1	750^th of 1596 public elementary schools	53.0%	97	69.1	67.0	72.7	71.5		66.1	68.2	74.8		$8,945
Fairfield Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	5054 Dixie Hwy	Fairfield	45014	Butler County	Fairfield City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(513) 829-7979	806	36	22.3	79.9%	160 (19.9%)	246 (30.5%)	313 (38.8%)	57 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	50.8	913^th of 1577 public elementary schools	42.1%		54.5	875^th of 1596 public elementary schools	45.2%	38	63.8	65.5	66.1	56.0		59.0	53.6	63.8		$9,492
Fairfield North Elementary School	Public	K-5	6116 Morris Rd	Hamilton	45011	Butler County	Fairfield City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(513) 868-0070	623	31	20.0	47.8%	316 (50.7%)	126 (20.2%)	43 (6.9%)	85 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.5%)	80.3	309^th of 1577 public elementary schools	80.4%		74.9	442^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	72.3%	133	90.2	76.8	79.7	80.4		79.6	76.3	84.8		$10,813

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Allen Academy

How many students attend Richard Allen Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Richard Allen Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Richard Allen Academy?

Students at Richard Allen Academy are 47% African American, 40% Hispanic, 6% White, 5% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

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Richard Allen Academy ranks 1159^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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