Enrollment
82
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Valor Academy Inc.
Federal NCES profile for Valor Academy Inc., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390162406024Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valor Academy Inc. earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #65 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 82
- students enrolled
Valor Academy Inc. has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valor Academy Inc. ranks #65 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Valor Academy Inc. · Ohio
NCES ID 390162406024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+125% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valor Academy Inc. compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valor Academy Inc.
Valor Academy Inc. is a small charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 82 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 125% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Ohio schools, with 82 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
The surrounding Valor Academy Inc. spends $10,537 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 82 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Valor Academy Inc. is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41:1 vs 21.9:1).
Valor Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Valor Academy Inc. operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 82 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 Valor Academy Inc. compares
Valor Academy Inc. on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41:1 | ▲ 125% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
41:1
students per teacher
- 125% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,537
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
6
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valor Academy Inc., which includes Valor Academy Inc..
$10,537
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 80.5%
Federal 19.5%
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 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 (~82 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valor Academy Inc.
How many students attend Valor Academy Inc.?
Valor Academy Inc. has 82 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor Academy Inc. is 41:1, which is 125% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valor Academy Inc.?
Valor Academy Inc. has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Valor Academy Inc. rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Valor Academy Inc. ranks #65 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 Valor Academy Inc. a good school?
Valor Academy Inc. earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Valor Academy Inc.?
None; Valor Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Valor Academy Inc. is its only campus.
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