Enrollment
162
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390161206007 Charter school
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy — Parma, OH
Federal NCES profile for Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 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 →
School address
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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy reports 162 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 36.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 100% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 130% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy spends $13,476 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.4% from local sources (property taxes), 72.5% from the state, and 27.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma 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 | 36.6:1 | ▲ 100% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 12% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
36.6:1
students per teacher
— 100% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$13,476
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
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 162 Top 12% in Ohio — larger than 88% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 36.6:1 +100% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390161206007
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy, which includes Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy.
$13,476
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 72.5%
Federal 27.1%
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 Parma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenbriar Middle School
Standard public school
1,064 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 17:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Dentzler Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 19:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy
How many students attend Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy?
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy has 162 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy is 36.6:1, which is 100% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 130% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy?
The largest demographic group at Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy is White at 43.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Parma, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy?
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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.