Great Western Academy

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

667
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,547
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Great Western Academy operates 1 public schools serving 667 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 694 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 $12,547 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 0.0% local, 76.5% state, and 23.5% 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 — 41/100, ranked #494 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 347:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% African American, 13.8% White across the district's schools.

Great Western Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Great Western Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Great Western 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

Great Western Academy student-counselor ratio is 347:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Great Western Academy is typically wider than the Great Western Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Great Western Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 49.3% — 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?

23.5%
Federal
76.5%
State
0.0%
Local
0

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
494 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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 Great Western Academy.

White 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
African American 29.7%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 12.4%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

347:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Great Western Academy

School Enrollment
Great Western Academy
Charter
694

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Great Western Academy?

Great Western Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 667 students.

How much does Great Western Academy spend per student?

Great Western Academy spends $12,547 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #494 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Great Western 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 Great Western Academy?

Great Western Academy students are 41.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.7% African American, 13.8% White, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Great Western Academy?

Great Western Academy has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #494 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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