Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)

Other No virtual instruction Mentor, OH Grades KG–12 Suburb: Large Cleveland, OH SchoolScore™ A (88)
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Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)
Mentor, OH 44060
Other No virtual instruction Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ A (88)
82
Students
13.0
Teachers
6.3:1
Student:Teacher
(440)257-5951
Phone
http://www.mentorschools.net
Website

Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) is a public Other school located in Mentor, OHIO, operated by the Mentor Exempted Village school district. It serves grades KG–12.

Key statistics: 82 students enrolled; a 6.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Ohio Other School Average
Enrollment
82.0
State avg: 801.0
▼ 90% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
6.31:1
State avg: 24.1:1
▼ 74% better
School Details
School Name
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)
NCESSCH ID
390454910835
State School ID
OH-045492-020375
School Type
Special Education School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5028 Forest Rd
City
Mentor
State
Ohio
ZIP Code
44060
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Cleveland, OH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3914
State Leg. Upper
39018
State Leg. Lower
39057
Latitude
41.73404
Longitude
-81.32142
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
82
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.0
Teachers FTE
📐
6.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.0
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Mentor Exempted Village
LEAID
3904549
State LEA ID
OH-045492
Phone
(440)255-4444
Website
http://www.mentorschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mentor
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$122,936K
Federal Revenue
$8,057K
State Revenue
$25,156K
Local Revenue
$89,723K
Total Expenditure
$125,659K
Instruction Exp.
$73,060K
Support Services
$39,188K
Other Current Exp.
$2,913K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)

1
Sterling Morton Elementary School
Mentor · Elementary
1.1 mi
2
Shore Middle School
Mentor · Middle
1.7 mi
3
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
Mentor · Elementary
2.1 mi
4
Mckinley Elementary School
Fairport Harbor · Elementary
2.7 mi
5
Lake Elementary School
Mentor On The Lake · Elementary
2.8 mi
6
Mentor High School
Mentor · High
2.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES), answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)?
82 students are enrolled at Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES), according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) have?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) has 13.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1.
What grades does Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) serve?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) serves grades KG through 12.
Is Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) a charter school?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) located in?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) is located in the Cleveland, OH metropolitan area.
What school district does Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) belong to?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) is part of the Mentor Exempted Village school district.
How much does Mentor Exempted Village spend per student?
The Mentor Exempted Village district spends approximately $1,532,426,829 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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