Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

380
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,031
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 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 397 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,031 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 , 75.6% state, and 24.4% 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 — 36/100, ranked #578 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy-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

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 49.6% — 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?

24.4%
Federal
75.6%
State
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
578 / 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 Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 1 schools, 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 $15,031 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #578 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?

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

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 schools. 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 36/100, ranking #578 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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