Enrollment
212
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390155405766 Charter school
East Preparatory Academy — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for East Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 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 →
The verdict
East Preparatory Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (23/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 23/100
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 212
- students enrolled
School address
District: East Preparatory 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Preparatory Academy reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 15.7:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Preparatory Academy spends $13,626 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $14,655 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 6.9% from local sources (property taxes), 62.0% from the state, and 31.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 East Preparatory 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
15 smaller classes than 50% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
212 larger than 21% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$13,626
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 212 Top 18% in Ohio — larger than 82% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390155405766
Student demographics
African American 87.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Preparatory Academy, which includes East Preparatory Academy.
$13,626
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.9%
State 62.0%
Federal 31.1%
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 Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Preparatory Academy
How many students attend East Preparatory Academy?
East Preparatory Academy has 212 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Preparatory Academy is 14.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 5% 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 East Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Preparatory Academy is African American at 87.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Preparatory Academy?
East Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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.
Is East Preparatory Academy a good school?
East Preparatory Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (23/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.