Enrollment
157
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390163706186 Charter school
Niles Preparatory Academy — Niles, OH
Federal NCES profile for Niles Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
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: Niles 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niles Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Niles Preparatory Academy reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Niles Preparatory Academy spends $10,957 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.2% from the state, and 38.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Niles 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 12% | — | — |
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
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$10,957
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 + 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
Enrollment 157 Top 12% in Ohio — larger than 88% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 17:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390163706186
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Preparatory Academy, which includes Niles Preparatory Academy.
$10,957
Per student
-35%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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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 a elementary school in Niles, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Preparatory Academy is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 7% higher 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 Niles Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Niles Preparatory Academy is White at 63.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Niles, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Preparatory Academy?
Niles Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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.