Enrollment
230
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Eastland Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Eastland Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390155005772Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastland Preparatory Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #36 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 230
- students enrolled
Eastland Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastland Preparatory Academy ranks #36 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Eastland Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390155005772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastland Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastland Preparatory Academy
Eastland Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 230 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 230 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
The surrounding Eastland Preparatory Academy spends $11,000 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Eastland Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.4:1).
Eastland Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Eastland 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 Eastland Preparatory Academy compares
Eastland 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
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.
Funding equity
$11,000
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
White 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Eastland Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastland Preparatory Academy, which includes Eastland Preparatory Academy.
$11,000
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 71.1%
Federal 28.8%
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 other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~230 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastland Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Eastland Preparatory Academy?
Eastland Preparatory Academy has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastland Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastland Preparatory Academy is 15.3:1, 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 Eastland Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eastland Preparatory Academy is African American at 75.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastland Preparatory Academy?
Eastland Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Eastland Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastland Preparatory Academy ranks #36 of 88 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Eastland Preparatory Academy a good school?
Eastland Preparatory Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with 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 Eastland Preparatory Academy?
None; Eastland Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Eastland Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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