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Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)

School · Mentor Exempted Village · Mentor, OH

A Mentor Exempted Village school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

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5028 Forest Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

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The neighborhood

Where Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

Walk 7Car-Dependent
Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: Elevated1,473/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mentor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,881

Median home value

$227,200

Median rent

$1,156/mo

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Mentor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition	7.0	K–12	1.2 mi	198	Compare →
Re-education ServicesPrivate · tuition	7.9	1–12	3.6 mi	98	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mentor Exempted Village

Schools in district: 13
District spending per student: $15,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is listed in Mentor Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with 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.

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

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
Area population (ZIP 44060): 60,257
Area average commute: 22.6 min
Area median age: 46.1

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About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44060; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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Data sources

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