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.
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
NCES ID 390162206022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390162206022 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
249 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Kyrene Digital Academy (249 students)
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield compares
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is a shrinking 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 | 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 59.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield reports $12,043 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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 21.
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, 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 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.
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.