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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
9.0 / 10
Exceptional
About Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares)
Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is a public school in Mentor, OH, part of the Mentor Exempted Village. The school serves approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,881, where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 76 students, Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
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
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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.
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 | 5.2 |
| Shore Middle School Mentor | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Orchard Hollow Elementary School Mentor | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Mentor High School Mentor | 2.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Mentor High School Preschool Mentor | 2.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Fairfax Elementary School Mentor | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Lake Elementary School Mentor on the Lake | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Mckinley Elementary School Fairport Harbor | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Fairport Harding High School Fairport Harbor | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| iSTEM Painesville | 3.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Garfield Preschool Mentor | 3.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Memorial Middle School Mentor | 4.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Maple Elementary School Painesville | 3.3 mi | 7.6 |
| 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 | 5.5 |
| 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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (cares) has a median household income of $85,881. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $227,200, with a median rent of $1,156/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| HERITAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL INC. Sterling, OH | 5.2 |
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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,473/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Mentor). Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (440) 257-5951
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Mentor Exempted Village- District Enrollment
- 7,067
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,847
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