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.
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390159605913 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
270 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove Elementary School (270 students)
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village compares
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
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
District finance for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.