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.
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
NCES ID 390162106021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Central Point Preparatory Academy shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 390162106021 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
141 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cgesd Online Learning Academy (141 students)
Central Point Preparatory Academy shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Central Point Preparatory Academy compares
Central Point Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 60.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Central Point Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Central Point Preparatory Academy reports $14,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.