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.
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
NCES ID 390145705678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
University of Cleveland Preparatory School shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390145705678 · Cleveland, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
138 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Union Alternative Education (138 students)
University of Cleveland Preparatory School shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How University of Cleveland Preparatory School compares
University of Cleveland Preparatory School 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 | 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
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, University of Cleveland Preparatory School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for University of Cleveland Preparatory School reports $16,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
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 (~138 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.