Enrollment
1,945
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390133005487 Charter school
Kipp Columbus — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Columbus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
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: Kipp 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.
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Columbus compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp Columbus reports 1,945 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 112.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 324 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp Columbus spends $13,393 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.7% from local sources (property taxes), 67.7% from the state, and 29.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), 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 Kipp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,945 | top 99% | — | — |
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,393
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 324 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,945 Top 99% in Ohio — larger than 1% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 112.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390133005487
Student demographics
African American 82.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 82.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 324:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Columbus, which includes Kipp Columbus.
$13,393
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 67.7%
Federal 29.6%
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.
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1,608 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18:1 students per teacher
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
743 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Columbus
How many students attend Kipp Columbus?
Kipp Columbus has 1,945 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Columbus?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Columbus is 17.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Columbus?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Columbus is African American at 82.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Columbus?
Kipp Columbus has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.