Enrollment
284
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
United Preparatory Academy East
Federal NCES profile for United Preparatory Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390159305929Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United Preparatory Academy East earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #62 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 284
- students enrolled
United Preparatory Academy East has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United Preparatory Academy East ranks #62 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: United Preparatory Academy East · Ohio
NCES ID 390159305929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How United Preparatory Academy East compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at United Preparatory Academy East
United Preparatory Academy East is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): United Preparatory Academy East is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 21.9:1).
United Preparatory Academy East is a single-school charter district, so United Preparatory Academy East 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 United Preparatory Academy East compares
United Preparatory Academy East on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$13,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for United Preparatory Academy East, which includes United Preparatory Academy East.
$13,349
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 46.2%
Federal 14.7%
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 (~284 students)
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Frequently asked questions about United Preparatory Academy East
How many students attend United Preparatory Academy East?
United Preparatory Academy East has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Preparatory Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at United Preparatory Academy East is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United Preparatory Academy East?
United Preparatory Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 United Preparatory Academy East rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, United Preparatory Academy East ranks #62 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 United Preparatory Academy East a good school?
United Preparatory Academy East earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 United Preparatory Academy East?
None; United Preparatory Academy East is a single-school charter district, and United Preparatory Academy East is its only campus.
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