Enrollment
204
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandusky, OH
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390059405085Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Preparatory Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sandusky · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 204
- students enrolled
Monroe Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sandusky, OH.
School address
District: Monroe Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390059405085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Preparatory Academy
Monroe Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Sandusky, Ohio, enrolling 204 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe Preparatory Academy spends $9,578 per pupil, 35% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sandusky's elementary schools, it stands alongside The Sandusky Intermediate School (892 students): Monroe Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 17.8:1).
Monroe Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Monroe 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 Monroe Preparatory Academy compares
Monroe Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$9,578
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Monroe Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Preparatory Academy, which includes Monroe Preparatory Academy.
$9,578
Per student
-35%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools in Sandusky
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~204 students)
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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 an elementary school in Sandusky, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Preparatory Academy is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Sandusky, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Preparatory Academy?
Monroe Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Sandusky?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sandusky, 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 Sandusky on the city page.
Is Monroe Preparatory Academy a good school?
Monroe Preparatory Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. 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 Monroe Preparatory Academy?
None; Monroe Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Monroe Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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