Enrollment
270
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390159605913 Charter school
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 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
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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village reports 270 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 70.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village spends $11,703 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.1% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 31.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 27% | — | — |
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
70.4%
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
$11,703
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
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 270 Top 27% in Ohio — larger than 73% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390159605913
Student demographics
African American 69.3%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White 8.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 70.4%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, which includes South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village.
$11,703
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 31.5%
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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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
How many students attend South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village has 270 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
The student-teacher ratio at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is 13.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
The largest demographic group at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is African American at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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.