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Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)
School · Mentor Exempted Village
5028 Forest Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)
School in Mentor · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is a public school in Mentor, OH, part of Mentor Exempted Village. Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 76 students, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Address
- 5028 Forest Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
- Phone
- (440) 257-5951
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) Compares
See how Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5028 Forest Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) may also want to explore other schools in the area. RE-EDUCATION SERVICES (rated 7.9/10, 3.6 miles away). Additionally, MENTOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Mentor, see our Mentor schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MENTOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mentor | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Sterling Morton Elementary School Mentor | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Shore Middle School Mentor | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Orchard Hollow Elementary School Mentor | 2.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Mentor High School Mentor | 2.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Mentor High School Preschool Mentor | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Fairfax Elementary School Mentor | 3.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake Elementary School Mentor On The Lake | 2.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Mckinley Elementary School Fairport Harbor | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Fairport Harding High School Fairport Harbor | 2.9 mi | 5.0 |
| iSTEM Painesville | 3.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Garfield Preschool Mentor | 3.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Memorial Middle School Mentor | 4.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Maple Elementary School Painesville | 3.3 mi | 6.2 |
| RE-EDUCATION SERVICES Mentor | 3.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Mentor | 4.3 mi | 4.6 |
| ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Mentor | 4.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Buckeye Elementary School Painesville | 3.8 mi | 7.4 |
| OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Painesville | 3.6 mi | 7.9 |
| LAKE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Mentor | 4.2 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,881
Median Home Value
$227,200
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
Population
60,257
College Educated
35.1%
Homeownership
81.3%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
46.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)
What grades does Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) serve?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)?
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) a charter school?
No, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) a Title I school?
No, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (440) 257-5951
Resources & Links
District
Mentor Exempted Village- District Enrollment
- 7,067
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,847
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