Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) serves 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)'s student population of 82 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
15%
17%
White
74%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)?
82 students attend Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)?
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) offer ?
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) part of?
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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