Enrollment
187
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390056705059 Charter school
Par Excellence Academy — Newark, OH
Federal NCES profile for Par Excellence Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 19
🌟 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: Par Excellence 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Par Excellence Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Par Excellence Academy reports 187 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Par Excellence Academy spends $13,367 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.4% from local sources (property taxes), 62.4% from the state, and 32.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Par Excellence 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 14% | — | — |
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$13,367
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
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
Enrollment 187 Top 14% in Ohio — larger than 86% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 20.3:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390056705059
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Par Excellence Academy, which includes Par Excellence Academy.
$13,367
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 18.6:1 students per teacher
Legend Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16:1 students per teacher
John Clem Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Par Excellence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Par Excellence Academy is 20.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Par Excellence Academy?
The largest demographic group at Par Excellence Academy is White at 69.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Par Excellence Academy?
Par Excellence Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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.