Westside Academy

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

311
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,865
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

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

Where does the funding come from?

31.7%
Federal
67.6%
State
0.7%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
477 / 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 Westside Academy.

White 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 94.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Westside Academy

School Enrollment
Westside Academy
Charter
339

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westside Academy?

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.

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