Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus
Federal NCES profile for Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
The verdict
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 134
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus ranks #9 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390162906029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390162906029 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
134 enr · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon City Elementary (134 students)
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus compares
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 134 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus reports $14,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus
How many students attend Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus?
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus has 134 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus?
The largest demographic group at Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus?
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus ranks #9 of 72 elementary 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 elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus?
None; Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus is a single-school charter district, and Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus is its only campus.