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Richard Allen Preparatory
Elementary School · Richard Allen Preparatory · Dayton, OH
A charter elementary school in Dayton, OH where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
545 Odlin Ave, Dayton, OH 45405
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Allen Preparatory score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richard Allen Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$41,901
Median home value
$74,100
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
33.8%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Charity Adams Earley Girls AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy-daytonCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Klepinger Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 541 | 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.
Richard Allen Preparatory
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,151NCES 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.
Richard Allen Preparatory is listed in Richard Allen Preparatory; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Allen Preparatory
Richard Allen Preparatory is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Richard Allen Preparatory, serving approximately 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,238 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Allen Preparatory
What grades does Richard Allen Preparatory serve?
Richard Allen Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Richard Allen Preparatory?
Richard Allen Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Allen Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Allen Preparatory is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Allen Preparatory rank in OH?
Richard Allen Preparatory ranks #3,238 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Richard Allen Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Allen Preparatory 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 Richard Allen Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Allen Preparatory has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Richard Allen Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Richard Allen Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Allen Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Richard Allen Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (937) 951-2800
- Area population (ZIP 45405)
- 19,322
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 45405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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