Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy #610 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,161 per pupil, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #577 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

380
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,161
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy operates 1 public schools serving 380 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 Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,161 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 , 75.6% state, and 24.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #610 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 49.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% African American, 3.8% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, enrolling 397 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy a distant remainder — means Columbus Preparatory and Fitness 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

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 49.6% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.4%
Federal
75.6%
State
-
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
610 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy.

White 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
African American 18.1%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 10.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

49.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

School Enrollment
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Charter
397

How Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Canton College Preparatory School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Belmont-Harrison Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Millennium Community School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Flex High School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
T.C.P. World Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 380 students.

How much does Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy spend per student?

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy spends $14,161 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #610 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy students are 65.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% African American, 3.8% White, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #610 out of 821 districts in Ohio.