- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438005985
👥 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
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #29 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 198
- students enrolled
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School ranks #29 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438005985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 390438005985 · Columbus, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 33:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School 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 198
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
198 students
What this shows Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School compares
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is a growing 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 | 33:1 | ▲ 81% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.1%
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
83
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 95.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 Middle School 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 Middle School'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 middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
How many students attend Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is 33:1, which is 81% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is African American at 95.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School ranks #29 of 29 middle 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 middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School, 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.