Enrollment
637
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390030404841 Charter school
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 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 Humanities Arts and Technology Academy · 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy reports 637 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 33.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% 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 109% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 637 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy spends $10,352 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.4% from local sources (property taxes), 67.9% from the state, and 31.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Humanities Arts and Technology Academy 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 | 33.2:1 | ▲ 81% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 81% | — | — |
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
33.2:1
students per teacher
— 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,352
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 637 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 637 Top 81% in Ohio — larger than 19% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 33.2:1 +81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390030404841
Student demographics
African American 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 4.1%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 637:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy, which includes Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy.
$10,352
Per student
-39%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 67.9%
Federal 31.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy
How many students attend Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy?
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy has 637 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy is 33.2:1, which is 81% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy is African American at 71.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy?
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.