- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Columbus Africentric Early College Es
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Africentric Early College Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000685
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Africentric Early College Es earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #76 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 374
- students enrolled
Columbus Africentric Early College Es has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Africentric Early College Es ranks #76 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Columbus Africentric Early College Es shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390438000685 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 28.8:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Columbus Africentric Early College Es shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbus Africentric Early College Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school 374
Columbus Africentric Early College Es
374 students
What this shows Columbus Africentric Early College Es reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Africentric Early College Es compares
Columbus Africentric Early College Es 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 58% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Columbus Africentric Early College Es is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Africentric Early College Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Africentric Early College Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Africentric Early College Es
How many students attend Columbus Africentric Early College Es?
Columbus Africentric Early College Es has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College Es is 28.8:1, which is 58% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Africentric Early College Es?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Africentric Early College Es is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Africentric Early College Es?
Columbus Africentric Early College Es has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus Africentric Early College Es rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Africentric Early College Es ranks #76 of 88 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Columbus Africentric Early College Es, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.