Akron Preparatory School

Akron, Ohio — 1 schools

344
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,736
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Akron Preparatory School operates 1 public schools serving 344 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 359 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Summit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,736 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 0.1% local, 68.9% state, and 31.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #670 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 77.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.1% African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White across the district's schools.

Akron Preparatory School accounts for 100.0% of all Akron Preparatory School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Akron Preparatory School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Akron Preparatory School chronic absenteeism rate is 77.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

31.1%
Federal
68.9%
State
0.1%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
670 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Summit County county, where this district is located.

$904
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,681
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Akron Preparatory School.

White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 86.1%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 7.0%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

77.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Akron Preparatory School

School Enrollment
Akron Preparatory School
Charter
359

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Akron Preparatory School?

Akron Preparatory School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 344 students.

How much does Akron Preparatory School spend per student?

Akron Preparatory School spends $12,736 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #670 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Akron Preparatory School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Summit County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Akron Preparatory School?

Akron Preparatory School students are 86.1% African American, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% White, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Akron Preparatory School?

Akron Preparatory School has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #670 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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