Enrollment
270
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Federal NCES profile for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390159605913Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #49 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 270
- students enrolled
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village ranks #49 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390159605913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village spends $11,616 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.5% 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): South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 21.9:1).
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is a single-school charter district, so South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village compares
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.4%
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
$11,616
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, which includes South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village.
$11,616
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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 (~270 students)
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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 an 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 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 25/100 (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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village ranks #49 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village a good school?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
None; South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is a single-school charter district, and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is its only campus.
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