Enrollment
721
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390017904703 Charter school
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
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: Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus reports 721 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 721 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus spends $16,749 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 81.1% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 721 | top 86% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$16,749
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 721 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 721 Top 86% in Ohio — larger than 14% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390017904703
Student demographics
African American 98.6%
White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 721:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.0%
In-school suspensions 160
Out-of-school suspensions 144
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, which includes Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus.
$16,749
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 81.1%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
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
Great Western Academy
Standard public school
694 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
How many students attend Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has 721 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?
The largest demographic group at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is African American at 98.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.