Enrollment
141
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Central Point Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Point Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390162106021Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Point Preparatory Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #14 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 141
- students enrolled
Central Point Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Point Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Central Point Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390162106021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Point Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Point Preparatory Academy
Central Point Preparatory Academy is a small charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 141 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
The surrounding Central Point Preparatory Academy spends $11,778 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 34.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 36 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 141 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Central Point Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
Central Point Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Central Point Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 141 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 Central Point Preparatory Academy compares
Central Point 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,778
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
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 60.3%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Central Point Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Point Preparatory Academy, which includes Central Point Preparatory Academy.
$11,778
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 64.3%
Federal 34.6%
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 Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 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 (~141 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Point Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Central Point Preparatory Academy?
Central Point Preparatory Academy has 141 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Point Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Point Preparatory Academy is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Point Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Point Preparatory Academy is African American at 60.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Point Preparatory Academy?
Central Point Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Point Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Point Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
Is Central Point Preparatory Academy a good school?
Central Point Preparatory Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Central Point Preparatory Academy?
None; Central Point Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Central Point Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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