Enrollment
204
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390059405085 Charter school
Monroe Preparatory Academy — Sandusky, OH
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 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
District: Monroe 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.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monroe Preparatory Academy reports 204 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% 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 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monroe Preparatory Academy spends $9,705 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.3% from local sources (property taxes), 66.7% from the state, and 32.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 17% | — | — |
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$9,705
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 + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 204 Top 17% in Ohio — larger than 83% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390059405085
Student demographics
African American 37.7%
White 28.9%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 37.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Preparatory Academy, which includes Monroe Preparatory Academy.
$9,705
Per student
-42%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 66.7%
Federal 32.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Monroe Preparatory Academy?
Monroe Preparatory Academy has 204 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Preparatory Academy is 12.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 21% lower 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 Monroe Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Preparatory Academy is African American at 37.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sandusky, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Preparatory Academy?
Monroe Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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.