Enrollment
416
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lorain, OH
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lorain Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390058705079Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorain Preparatory Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 416
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
District: Lorain Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390058705079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 416 students.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lorain Preparatory Academy spends $10,259 per pupil, 30% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 416 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lorain's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vincent Elementary School (456 students): Lorain Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lorain Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Lorain 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 Lorain Preparatory Academy compares
Lorain Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 416 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
97.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,259
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 29.3%
White 19.7%
Two or More 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Lorain Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lorain Preparatory Academy, which includes Lorain Preparatory Academy.
$10,259
Per student
-30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 64.1%
Federal 35.3%
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 Lorain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
456 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Durling Middle School
Standard public school
448 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
248 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle
Standard public school
102 students
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary
Standard public school
89 students
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain
Standard public school
69 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Lorain Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lorain, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorain Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lorain Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lorain Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Lorain, 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 Lorain on the city page.
Is Lorain Preparatory Academy a good school?
Lorain Preparatory Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lorain Preparatory Academy?
None; Lorain Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Lorain Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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