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Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Elementary School · Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1258 Demorest Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,158
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Binns Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Eakin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Sullivant Avenue Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is listed in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, serving approximately 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,245 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
What grades does Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy serve?
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy rank in OH?
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy ranks #3,245 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy a charter school?
Yes, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy a Title I school?
No, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy?
61.8% of students at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (614) 318-0606
- Area population (ZIP 43204)
- 43,444
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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