Enrollment
539
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390030604843Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #88 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 539
- students enrolled
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy ranks #88 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus Arts & Technology Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390030604843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Arts & Technology Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Columbus Arts & Technology Academy spends $11,687 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a single-school charter district, so Columbus Arts & Technology 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 Columbus Arts & Technology Academy compares
Columbus Arts & Technology 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.1%
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
$11,687
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 3.7%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, which includes Columbus Arts & Technology Academy.
$11,687
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 67.6%
Federal 31.5%
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 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
Similar other 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 (~539 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
How many students attend Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is African American at 79.6% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus Arts & Technology Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy ranks #88 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.
Is Columbus Arts & Technology Academy a good school?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
None; Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a single-school charter district, and Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is its only campus.
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