Zenith Academy East

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

310
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,208
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Zenith Academy East operates 1 public schools serving 310 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 178 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 $12,208 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 4.7% local, 62.0% state, and 33.4% 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 — 29/100, ranked #684 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 16.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.1% African American, 7.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Zenith Academy East accounts for 100.0% of all Zenith Academy East student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Zenith Academy East-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

Zenith Academy East chronic absenteeism rate is 16.9% — 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 Zenith Academy East is typically wider than the Zenith Academy East-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

33.4%
Federal
62.0%
State
4.7%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
684 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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 Zenith Academy East.

White 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 87.1%
Asian 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Zenith Academy East

School Enrollment
Zenith Academy East
Charter
178

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Zenith Academy East?

Zenith Academy East has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Zenith Academy East spend per student?

Zenith Academy East spends $12,208 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #684 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Zenith Academy East?

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 Zenith Academy East?

Zenith Academy East students are 87.1% African American, 7.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Zenith Academy East?

Zenith Academy East has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #684 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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