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North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · North Columbus Preparatory Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1965 Gladstone Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Columbus Preparatory Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Columbus Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$38,715
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
38%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Windsor Stem Academy (k-6)Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Harambee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 146 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Columbus Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,799NCES 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.
North Columbus Preparatory Academy is listed in North Columbus Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Columbus Preparatory Academy
North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of North Columbus Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,843 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Columbus Preparatory Academy
What grades does North Columbus Preparatory Academy serve?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Columbus Preparatory Academy is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Columbus Preparatory Academy rank in OH?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks #1,843 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is North Columbus Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Columbus Preparatory Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is North Columbus Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Columbus Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, North Columbus Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 745-8375
- Area population (ZIP 43211)
- 23,003
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 43211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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