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.
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
NCES ID 390058705079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Lorain Preparatory Academy shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 390058705079 · Lorain, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
416 enr · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Birchtree Charter School (416 students)
Lorain Preparatory Academy shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Lorain Preparatory Academy compares
Lorain Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Lorain Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Lorain Preparatory Academy reports $12,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Lorain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
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. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 59.
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.