Enrollment
249
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390162206022 Charter school
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 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: South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield · 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 97.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield spends $10,191 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.3% from local sources (property taxes), 70.2% from the state, and 27.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Southfield 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 23% | — | — |
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
97.2%
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
$10,191
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
5
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 23% in Ohio — larger than 77% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390162206022
Student demographics
African American 59.8%
Two or More 13.3%
White 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 97.2%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, which includes South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield.
$10,191
Per student
-40%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 70.2%
Federal 27.5%
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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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
How many students attend South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield has 249 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
The student-teacher ratio at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is 19.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
The largest demographic group at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is African American at 59.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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.