Enrollment
251
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390147805737 Charter school
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Collegiate Academy - West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 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 Collegiate Academy - West · 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Collegiate Academy - West compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West reports 251 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus Collegiate Academy - West spends $12,039 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.3% from local sources (property taxes), 78.0% from the state, and 20.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Collegiate Academy - West 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 23% | — | — |
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$12,039
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 251 Top 23% in Ohio — larger than 77% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390147805737
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 102
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Collegiate Academy - West, which includes Columbus Collegiate Academy - West.
$12,039
Per student
-29%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 78.0%
Federal 20.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Collegiate Academy - West
How many students attend Columbus Collegiate Academy - West?
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Collegiate Academy - West?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Collegiate Academy - West is 19.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Collegiate Academy - West?
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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.