Enrollment
249
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
Federal NCES profile for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390162206022Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 Southfield earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #59 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield ranks #59 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield · Ohio
NCES ID 390162206022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 249 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Two or More (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield spends $9,943 per pupil, 32% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% 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 Southfield is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 21.9:1).
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a single-school charter district, so South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 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 Southfield compares
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
97.2%
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
$9,943
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 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 Southfield, which includes South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield.
$9,943
Per student
-32%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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 (~249 students)
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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 an 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 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Southfield?
The largest demographic group at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is African American at 59.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
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 20/100 (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 Southfield rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield ranks #59 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 Southfield a good school?
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Southfield?
None; South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a single-school charter district, and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is its only campus.
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