Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus #545 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,698 per pupil, Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus ranks #492 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

654
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,698
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus operates 1 public schools serving 654 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 $13,698 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.1% local, 81.1% state, and 18.8% 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 38/100, ranked #545 of 806 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.

a 721:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 20.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.6% African American, 0.7% White, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, enrolling 721 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus accounts for 100.0% of all Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus a distant remainder — means Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus-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

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus student-counselor ratio is 721:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus chronic absenteeism rate is 20.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is typically wider than the Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.8%
Federal
81.1%
State
0.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
545 / 806
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 Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus.

White 0.7%
African American 98.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

721:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

School Enrollment
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Charter
721

How Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Yellow Springs Exempted Village Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Village Preparatory School Cliffs Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Career and Technology Educational Centers Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Mississinawa Valley Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Joseph Badger Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus'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 Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 654 students.

How much does Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus spend per student?

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus spends $13,698 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #545 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus students are 98.6% African American, 0.7% White, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #545 out of 806 districts in Ohio.