Enrollment
126
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Youngstown, OH
Youngstown Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Youngstown Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390163406183Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youngstown Preparatory Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #14 of 15
- elementary schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 126
- students enrolled
Youngstown Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown Preparatory Academy · Ohio
NCES ID 390163406183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youngstown Preparatory Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youngstown Preparatory Academy
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a small charter elementary school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 126 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Ohio schools, with 126 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% 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 (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Youngstown Preparatory Academy spends $28,486 per pupil, 94% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 41.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Youngstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Austintown Intermediate School (895 students): Youngstown Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 19:1).
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Youngstown Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 126 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 Youngstown Preparatory Academy compares
Youngstown 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$28,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Youngstown Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown Preparatory Academy, which includes Youngstown Preparatory Academy.
$28,486
Per student
+94%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 29.8%
Federal 41.1%
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 Youngstown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Austintown Intermediate School
Standard public school
895 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
West Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 21:1 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 (~126 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Youngstown Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Preparatory Academy is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Youngstown Preparatory Academy is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Youngstown Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks #14 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is Youngstown Preparatory Academy a good school?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
None; Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Youngstown Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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