Enrollment
133
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390055205264Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #17 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 133
- students enrolled
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #17 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390055205264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a small charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 133 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Ohio schools and 67% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6:1 vs 21.9:1).
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a single-school charter district, so Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 133 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares
Northland Preparatory and Fitness 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 67% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.2%
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
$15,304
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~133 students)
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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 an 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 6:1, which is 67% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% 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% of enrollment, 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 35/100 (typical 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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #17 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.
Is Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy a good school?
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. 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 Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
None; Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a single-school charter district, and Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy is its only campus.
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