Enrollment
106
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390438005572
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys reports 106 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
— 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
65.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,434
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 88.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 106 Top 7% in Ohio — larger than 93% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 8.8:1 -52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438005572
Student demographics
African American 69.8%
Two or More 13.2%
White 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 69.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.1%
In-school suspensions 37
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys.
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
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Dominion Middle School
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745 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
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673 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
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636 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
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583 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
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536 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
How many students attend Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys has 106 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is 8.8:1, which is 52% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
The largest demographic group at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is African American at 69.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.