Enrollment
359
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Akron Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390150305726Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Preparatory School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #37 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 359
- students enrolled
Akron Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Preparatory School ranks #37 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
District: Akron Preparatory School · Ohio
NCES ID 390150305726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron Preparatory School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron Preparatory School
Akron Preparatory School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 64% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Akron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bath Elementary School (662 students): Akron Preparatory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.9:1 vs 19.5:1).
Akron Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, so Akron Preparatory School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akron Preparatory School compares
Akron Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
77.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 86.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Akron Preparatory School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron Preparatory School, which includes Akron Preparatory School.
$12,446
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 68.9%
Federal 31.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Akron
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Findley Community Learning Center
Standard public school
555 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nolley Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students
I Promise School
Standard public school
478 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Standard public school
473 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Akron Preparatory School
How many students attend Akron Preparatory School?
Akron Preparatory School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Preparatory School is 29.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Preparatory School is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Preparatory School?
Akron Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akron Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Preparatory School ranks #37 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Akron Preparatory School a good school?
Akron Preparatory School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Akron Preparatory School?
None; Akron Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, and Akron Preparatory School is its only campus.
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