Enrollment
187
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, OH
Par Excellence Academy
Federal NCES profile for Par Excellence Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390056705059Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Par Excellence Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 187
- students enrolled
Par Excellence Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Par Excellence Academy ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH.
School address
District: Par Excellence Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390056705059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Par Excellence Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Par Excellence Academy
Par Excellence Academy is a small charter elementary school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students): Par Excellence Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 17.6:1).
Par Excellence Academy is a single-school charter district, so Par Excellence Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Par Excellence Academy compares
Par Excellence 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$12,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 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
White 69.0%
Two or More 18.2%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Par Excellence Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Par Excellence Academy, which includes Par Excellence Academy.
$12,242
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.4%
State 62.4%
Federal 32.1%
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 Newark
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
913 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legend Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
John Clem Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 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 (~187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Par Excellence Academy
How many students attend Par Excellence Academy?
Par Excellence Academy has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Par Excellence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Par Excellence Academy is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Par Excellence Academy?
The largest demographic group at Par Excellence Academy is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Par Excellence Academy?
Par Excellence Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Par Excellence Academy rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Par Excellence Academy ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
Is Par Excellence Academy a good school?
Par Excellence Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Par Excellence Academy?
None; Par Excellence Academy is a single-school charter district, and Par Excellence Academy is its only campus.
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