Enrollment
310
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390163806187 Charter school
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 14/100.
👥 Class size 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Western Toledo Preparatory Academy · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Toledo Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy reports 310 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Western Toledo Preparatory Academy spends $13,739 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.7% from local sources (property taxes), 62.1% from the state, and 33.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Western Toledo Preparatory Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,739
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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 + 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
Enrollment 310 Top 34% in Ohio — larger than 66% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 24.3:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390163806187
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, which includes Western Toledo Preparatory Academy.
$13,739
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 18.7:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 24.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Toledo Preparatory Academy?
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.