Enrollment
416
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390058705079 Charter school
Lorain Preparatory Academy — Lorain, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lorain Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 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
District: Lorain Preparatory Academy · 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
Lorain Preparatory Academy reports 416 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 416 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 97.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lorain Preparatory Academy spends $10,726 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.7% from local sources (property taxes), 64.1% from the state, and 35.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Lorain Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 416 | top 55% | — | — |
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
97.1%
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
$10,726
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 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
Enrollment 416 Top 55% in Ohio — larger than 45% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390058705079
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 416:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 97.1%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 100
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lorain Preparatory Academy, which includes Lorain Preparatory Academy.
$10,726
Per student
-36%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 18.2:1 students per teacher
Durling Middle School
Standard public school
448 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
248 students 13.4:1 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 9:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lorain, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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.