Enrollment
237
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390160405980Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Preparatory Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #28 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 237
- students enrolled
Montgomery Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Preparatory Academy ranks #28 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
District: Montgomery Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390160405980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 237 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% 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 African American (55%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.0% 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 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Montgomery Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Montgomery 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 Montgomery Preparatory Academy compares
Montgomery 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
92.0%
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
$12,778
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 55.3%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Montgomery Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery Preparatory Academy, which includes Montgomery Preparatory Academy.
$12,778
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 64.8%
Federal 34.0%
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 Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Preparatory Academy is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Preparatory Academy is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Montgomery Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Preparatory Academy ranks #28 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
Is Montgomery Preparatory Academy a good school?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
None; Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Montgomery Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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