- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
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.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438005572
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #16 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 106
- students enrolled
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys ranks #16 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438005572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390438005572 · Columbus, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys 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 106
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
106 students
What this shows Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys compares
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.1%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is more 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 City Preparatory School for Boys Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys'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 (~106 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), down 21.
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 18.2:1 and 44% 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 Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys?
The largest demographic group at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys is African American at 69.8% of enrollment, 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 (typical 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 City Preparatory School for Boys rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys ranks #16 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 City Preparatory School for Boys, 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.