South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

266
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,703
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village operates 1 public schools serving 266 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 270 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 $11,703 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 1.1% local, 67.4% state, and 31.5% 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 — 47/100, ranked #394 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 70.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% African American, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% White across the district's schools.

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village accounts for 100.0% of all South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village-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

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village chronic absenteeism rate is 70.4% — 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?

31.5%
Federal
67.4%
State
1.1%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
394 / 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village.

White 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 69.3%
Multiracial 13.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

70.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

School Enrollment
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Charter
270

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 266 students.

How much does South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village spend per student?

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village spends $11,703 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #394 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?

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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village students are 69.3% African American, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.1% White, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #394 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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