Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Columbus Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
North Columbus Preparatory Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #65 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 131
- students enrolled
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks #65 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390161106016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Columbus Preparatory Academy shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390161106016 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
131 enr · 32.8:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Imperial Valley Home School Academy (131 students)
North Columbus Preparatory Academy shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How North Columbus Preparatory Academy compares
North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.8:1 | ▲ 80% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, North Columbus Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for North Columbus Preparatory Academy reports $14,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
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 an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Columbus Preparatory Academy is 32.8:1, which is 80% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 109% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Columbus Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, North Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks #65 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
None; North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and North Columbus Preparatory Academy is its only campus.