Enrollment
310
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toledo, OH
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390163806187Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #38 of 42
- elementary schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 310
- students enrolled
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Toledo Preparatory Academy ranks #38 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
District: Western Toledo Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390163806187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Toledo Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Ohio schools and 89% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students): Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.4:1 vs 19.4:1).
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Western Toledo Preparatory 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 Western Toledo Preparatory Academy compares
Western Toledo Preparatory 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 | 34.4:1 | ▲ 89% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
34.4:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,146
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 66.5%
White 14.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, which includes Western Toledo Preparatory Academy.
$12,146
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 62.1%
Federal 33.2%
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 Toledo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 17.9:1 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 (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Western Toledo Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Western Toledo Preparatory Academy?
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is 34.4:1, which is 89% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 119% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Toledo Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Toledo Preparatory Academy?
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Western Toledo Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Toledo Preparatory Academy ranks #38 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, 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 Toledo on the city page.
Is Western Toledo Preparatory Academy a good school?
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Western Toledo Preparatory Academy?
None; Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Western Toledo Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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