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Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)

5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) serves 76 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)'s student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
17%
17%
White
70%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)?
76 students attend Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares) students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 13:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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