Enrollment
158
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OH
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390055105263Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 158
- students enrolled
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390055105263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a small charter elementary school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 158 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is leaner than roughly 96% of Ohio schools and 52% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 158 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 (35%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northridge Elementary School (984 students): Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.8:1 vs 46.9:1).
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a single-school charter district, so Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy 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 Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$12,564
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 35.4%
White 28.5%
Two or More 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy, which includes Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy.
$12,564
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 76.5%
Federal 23.5%
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 Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
984 students 46.9:1 students per teacher
Kenton Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Fulton Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Snowhill Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 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 (~158 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy
How many students attend Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 8.8:1, which is 52% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% 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 Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is African American at 35.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy a good school?
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. 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 Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
None; Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a single-school charter district, and Springfield Preparatory and Fitness Academy is its only campus.
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