Enrollment
383
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390055005262Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #46 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 383
- students enrolled
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #46 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390055005262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 21.9:1).
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a single-school charter district, so Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness 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 Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy compares
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,687
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.3%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy, which includes Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy.
$12,687
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 75.8%
Federal 24.2%
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 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 (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy
How many students attend Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #46 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 Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy a good school?
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
None; Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a single-school charter district, and Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is its only campus.
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