Westside Academy operates 1 public schools serving 311 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 339 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 $12,865 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 0.7% local, 67.6% state, and 31.7% 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 — 42/100, ranked #477 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 29.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.1% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White across the district's schools.
Westside Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Westside Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Westside 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.
Westside Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 29.5% — 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 Westside Academy is typically wider than the Westside Academy-aggregate figure suggests.
Westside Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 311 students.
How much does Westside Academy spend per student?
Westside Academy spends $12,865 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #477 in Ohio.
What is the average rent near Westside 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 Westside Academy?
Westside Academy students are 94.1% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Westside Academy?
Westside Academy has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #477 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.