Enrollment
313
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, OH
Case Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Case Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390162606026Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Case Preparatory Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #34 of 38
- elementary schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 313
- students enrolled
Case Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Case Preparatory Academy ranks #34 of 38 elementary schools in Akron, OH.
School address
District: Case Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390162606026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Case Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Case Preparatory Academy
Case Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% 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 (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Case Preparatory Academy spends $10,540 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Akron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bath Elementary School (662 students): Case Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 19.5:1).
Case Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Case Preparatory Academy 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 Case Preparatory Academy compares
Case Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.0%
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
$10,540
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
3
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 83.7%
Two or More 8.9%
White 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Case Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Case Preparatory Academy, which includes Case Preparatory Academy.
$10,540
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 73.6%
Federal 25.9%
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 (~313 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Case Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Case Preparatory Academy?
Case Preparatory Academy has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Case Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Case Preparatory Academy is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Case Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Case Preparatory Academy is African American at 83.7% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Case Preparatory Academy?
Case Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Case Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Case Preparatory Academy ranks #34 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 Case Preparatory Academy a good school?
Case Preparatory Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Case Preparatory Academy?
None; Case Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Case Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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