Enrollment
138
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for University of Cleveland Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390145705678Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University of Cleveland Preparatory School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #13 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 138
- students enrolled
University of Cleveland Preparatory School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University of Cleveland Preparatory School ranks #13 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: University of Cleveland Preparatory School · Ohio
NCES ID 390145705678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University of Cleveland Preparatory School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at University of Cleveland Preparatory School
University of Cleveland Preparatory School is a small charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 138 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Its district draws 42.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 43 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 138 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): University of Cleveland Preparatory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
University of Cleveland Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, so University of Cleveland Preparatory School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 138 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
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 University of Cleveland Preparatory School compares
University of Cleveland Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,063
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 91.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, University of Cleveland Preparatory School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University of Cleveland Preparatory School, which includes University of Cleveland Preparatory School.
$16,063
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.0%
State 56.4%
Federal 42.6%
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 Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about University of Cleveland Preparatory School
How many students attend University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Cleveland Preparatory School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at University of Cleveland Preparatory School is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does University of Cleveland Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, University of Cleveland Preparatory School ranks #13 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland on the city page.
Is University of Cleveland Preparatory School a good school?
University of Cleveland Preparatory School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 University of Cleveland Preparatory School?
None; University of Cleveland Preparatory School is a single-school charter district, and University of Cleveland Preparatory School is its only campus.
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