Cleveland Preparatory Academy

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Cleveland, Ohio - 1 schools

At $14,352 per pupil, Cleveland Preparatory Academy ranks #543 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

142
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,352
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cleveland Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 142 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cuyahoga County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,352 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 10.4% local, 56.1% state, and 33.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

. Demographically, the student body averages 38.3% African American, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Cleveland Preparatory Academy, enrolling 107 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Cleveland Preparatory Academy accounts for 75.4% of all Cleveland Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Cleveland Preparatory Academy a distant remainder — means Cleveland Preparatory Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

33.4%
Federal
56.1%
State
10.4%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Cleveland Preparatory Academy.

White 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
African American 38.3%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Cleveland Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Charter
107

How Cleveland Preparatory Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Zenith Academy West Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Educational Academy for Boys & Girls Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Akros Middle School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Vanlue Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Ohio

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Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $22,307/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $19,413/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $24,161/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,848/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $20,477/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cleveland Preparatory Academy?

Cleveland Preparatory Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 142 students.

How much does Cleveland Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Cleveland Preparatory Academy spends $14,352 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Cleveland Preparatory Academy?

Cleveland Preparatory Academy students are 38.3% African American, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.