Enrollment
157
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niles, OH
Niles Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Niles Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390163706186Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 157
- students enrolled
Niles Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Niles, OH.
School address
District: Niles Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390163706186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niles Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niles Preparatory Academy
Niles Preparatory Academy is a small charter elementary school in Niles, Ohio, enrolling 157 students.
At 17.4:1, 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 157 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 White (63%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Niles Preparatory Academy spends $9,660 per pupil, 34% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 38.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Niles's elementary schools, it stands alongside Niles Intermediate School (452 students): Niles Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 20.5:1).
Niles Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Niles 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 Niles Preparatory Academy compares
Niles 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$9,660
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.
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
White 63.1%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Niles Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Preparatory Academy, which includes Niles Preparatory Academy.
$9,660
Per student
-34%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 61.2%
Federal 38.8%
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 Niles
1 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 (~157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Niles Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Niles Preparatory Academy?
Niles Preparatory Academy has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niles, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Preparatory Academy is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Niles Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Niles Preparatory Academy is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Niles, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Preparatory Academy?
Niles Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Niles Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Niles, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Niles on the city page.
Is Niles Preparatory Academy a good school?
Niles Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Niles Preparatory Academy?
None; Niles Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Niles Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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