Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Dayton, Ohio — 1 schools

254
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,245
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Montgomery Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 254 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 237 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,245 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 1.2% local, 64.8% state, and 34.0% 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 — 40/100, ranked #517 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 92.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.3% African American, 23.6% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Montgomery Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Montgomery Preparatory Academy student enrollment

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

Montgomery Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 92.0% — 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?

34.0%
Federal
64.8%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
517 / 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 Montgomery County county, where this district is located.

$928
Studio/mo
$1,009
1 BR/mo
$1,273
2 BR/mo
$1,651
3 BR/mo
$1,817
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Montgomery Preparatory Academy.

White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 55.3%
Multiracial 7.2%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

92.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Montgomery Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Charter
237

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Montgomery Preparatory Academy?

Montgomery Preparatory Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 254 students.

How much does Montgomery Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Montgomery Preparatory Academy spends $13,245 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #517 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Montgomery Preparatory Academy?

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

What is the demographic composition of Montgomery Preparatory Academy?

Montgomery Preparatory Academy students are 55.3% African American, 23.6% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Montgomery Preparatory Academy?

Montgomery Preparatory Academy has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #517 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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