Enrollment
131
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390161106016 Charter school
North Columbus Preparatory Academy — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for North Columbus Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 10/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 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: North Columbus 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Columbus Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Columbus Preparatory Academy reports 131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 39.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 117% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 150% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Columbus Preparatory Academy spends $13,374 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.6% from local sources (property taxes), 67.1% from the state, and 32.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 North Columbus 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 | 39.8:1 | ▲ 117% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 9% | — | — |
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
39.8:1
students per teacher
— 117% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$13,374
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
44
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 87.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 131 Top 9% in Ohio — larger than 91% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 39.8:1 +117% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390161106016
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
Two or More 5.3%
White 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 70
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Columbus Preparatory Academy, which includes North Columbus Preparatory Academy.
$13,374
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 67.1%
Federal 32.4%
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 Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Columbus Preparatory Academy
How many students attend North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has 131 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Columbus Preparatory Academy is 39.8:1, which is 117% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 150% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Columbus Preparatory Academy is African American at 87.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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.