Enrollment
133
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390055205264 Charter school
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 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 →
The verdict
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (31/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 31/100
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 133
- students enrolled
School address
District: Northland Preparatory and Fitness 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy reports 133 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% 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 15.7:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 84.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy spends $15,304 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $14,655 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 75.0% from the state, and 25.0% 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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 51% | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
9 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 94% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
133 larger than 13% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
84.2%
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
$15,304
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $14,655
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 133 Top 10% in Ohio — larger than 90% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390055205264
Student demographics
African American 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.3%
White 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 75.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 84.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, which includes Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy.
$15,304
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 75.0%
Federal 25.0%
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 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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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
How many students attend Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 133 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 8.9:1, which is 51% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 43% lower 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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is African American at 75.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Northland Preparatory and Fitness 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.
Is Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy a good school?
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (31/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.