Enrollment
743
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Patriot Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390141705597Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot Preparatory Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #36 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Preparatory Academy ranks #36 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Patriot Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390141705597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patriot Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patriot Preparatory Academy
Patriot Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 743 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 65.7% of students qualify for free meals, 108% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 743 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Patriot Preparatory Academy spends $9,333 per pupil, 36% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 284 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 743 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Patriot Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Patriot Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Patriot Preparatory 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 Patriot Preparatory Academy compares
Patriot Preparatory 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 108% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$9,333
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 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 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 8.1%
White 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Patriot Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patriot Preparatory Academy, which includes Patriot Preparatory Academy.
$9,333
Per student
-36%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.0%
State 80.3%
Federal 17.6%
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 other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Patriot Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Patriot Preparatory Academy?
Patriot Preparatory Academy has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Preparatory Academy is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patriot Preparatory Academy?
65.7% of students at Patriot Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Patriot Preparatory Academy is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot Preparatory Academy?
Patriot Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patriot Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot Preparatory Academy ranks #36 of 88 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Patriot Preparatory Academy a good school?
Patriot Preparatory Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Patriot Preparatory Academy?
None; Patriot Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Patriot Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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