Enrollment
274
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390162806028Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #42 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 274
- students enrolled
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy ranks #42 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390162806028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy spends $10,679 per pupil, 27% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 30.8:1).
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory 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 Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy compares
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.1%
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
$10,679
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 90.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy, which includes Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy.
$10,679
Per student
-27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 73.0%
Federal 25.6%
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 Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~274 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy ranks #42 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy a good school?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
None; Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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