Richard Allen Preparatory

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Richard Allen Preparatory is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Dayton, Ohio, with a predominantly African American student population of over 96%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Ohio elementary schools, facing significant challenges in student attendance, academic performance, and socioeconomic status.

Richard Allen Preparatory has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 55% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by state test scores, is well below state and local averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13% of 3rd graders and 4.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 62.1% and 67.2%, respectively. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with the majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its ranking among low-socioeconomic status students is in the bottom 10% of Ohio elementary schools.

While the performance of Alliance Community Schools Inc. dba Dayton Leadership Academy, Deca Prep, and North Dayton School of Discovery is also concerning, these nearby charter schools still outperform Richard Allen Preparatory on state assessments. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Deca Prep had 40.2% proficiency compared to Richard Allen Preparatory's 13%. The broader context of the Dayton area suggests that the issues faced by Richard Allen Preparatory may be indicative of systemic challenges within the local education system, requiring a multi-faceted approach to address the underlying factors contributing to educational disparities in the region.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 545 Odlin Ave
       Dayton, OH  45405-5822


(937) 951-2800

District: Richard Allen Preparatory

SchoolDigger Rank:
1492nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.5%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Richard Allen Preparatory ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richard Allen Preparatory ranks worse than 93.7% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Richard Allen Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard Allen Preparatory 1492nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Richard Allen Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richard Allen Preparatory 980th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Richard Allen Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richard Allen Preparatory 784th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard Allen Preparatory

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 26.07 1338th 1609 16.8%
2008 16.11 1395th 1582 11.8%
2019 13.21 1449th 1676 13.5%
2021 10.17 1415th 1610 12.1%
2022 9.21 1429th 1588 10.0%
2023 8.63 1440th 1596 9.8%
2024 6.06 1492nd 1577 5.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.27 1277th 1465 12.8%
2021 10.88 1262nd 1404 10.1%
2022 11.07 1276th 1419 10.1%
2023 12.66 1268th 1447 12.4%
2024 6.98 1403rd 1484 5.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.62 1329th 1502 11.5%
2021 6.23 1366th 1467 6.9%
2022 16.33 1222nd 1488 17.9%
2023 5.19 1407th 1483 5.1%
2024 7.78 1349th 1466 8.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.76 1348th 1535 12.2%
2021 8.91 1321st 1499 11.9%
2022 5.90 1422nd 1518 6.3%
2023 6.97 1391st 1498 7.1%
2024 3.30 1448th 1485 2.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.32 418th 605 30.9%
2021 27.45 385th 533 27.8%
2022 26.48 450th 601 25.1%
2023 28.32 435th 610 28.7%
2024 19.55 515th 603 14.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richard Allen Preparatory

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.70 918th 1050 12.6%
2021 10.39 911th 1037 12.2%
2022 6.93 955th 1017 6.1%
2023 8.14 951st 1048 9.3%
2024 6.63 980th 1046 6.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.84 836th 945 11.5%
2021 11.34 820th 923 11.2%
2022 6.22 908th 947 4.1%
2023 7.87 903rd 974 7.3%
2024 5.32 956th 989 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.13 846th 917 7.7%
2021 5.33 877th 910 3.6%
2022 4.26 892nd 925 3.6%
2023 4.18 907th 943 3.8%
2024 3.07 928th 942 1.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.81 881st 933 5.6%
2021 9.02 823rd 924 10.9%
2022 7.63 870th 946 8.0%
2023 8.55 860th 963 10.7%
2024 6.40 896th 958 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Richard Allen Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.82 289th 405 28.6%
2021 26.80 271st 385 29.6%
2022 15.88 376th 413 9.0%
2023 18.59 367th 436 15.8%
2024 16.10 383rd 429 10.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richard Allen Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 1 198 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2002 2 224 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 231
2003 2 224 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 231
2004 0 212 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 218
2005 0 221 0 0 0 n/a n/a 9 230
2006 0 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 177
2007 0 92 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2008 0 48 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2009 0 49 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2010 1 201 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 206
2011 0 227 1 0 0 0 2 0 230
2012 2 219 0 0 0 0 5 0 226
2013 0 214 0 4 0 0 7 0 225
2014 0 204 0 1 0 0 3 0 208
2015 1 157 0 1 0 0 0 0 159
2016 1 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 132
2017 0 111 0 1 0 0 2 0 114
2018 1 108 0 1 0 0 0 0 110
2019 2 363 0 1 0 0 1 0 367
2020 3 353 0 1 0 0 2 0 359
2021 1 374 0 1 0 0 0 0 376
2022 1 382 0 2 0 0 7 0 392
2023 2 435 0 5 0 0 9 0 451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richard Allen Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 199 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 231 16.6 13.9 n/a
2003 231 16.6 13.9 n/a
2004 218 20.0 10.9 n/a
2005 230 18.1 12.7 0
2006 177 16.4 10.8 0
2007 92 9.0 10.2 60.9
2008 48 4.3 11.2 n/a
2009 49 2.0 24.5 73.5
2010 206 12.0 17.1 78.3
2011 230 11.0 20.9 71.7
2012 226 16.0 14.1 78.3
2013 225 14.0 16.0 12.9
2014 208 19.0 10.9 97.1
2015 159 n/a n/a 100
2016 132 8.0 16.5 100
2017 114 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 110 6.0 18.3 n/a
2019 367 22.1 16.6 n/a
2020 359 24.0 14.9 n/a
2021 376 23.0 16.3 n/a
2022 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
2023 451 26.0 17.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richard Allen Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 199 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 231 16.6 13.9 n/a
2003 231 16.6 13.9 n/a
2004 218 20.0 10.9 n/a
2005 230 18.1 12.7 0
2006 177 16.4 10.8 0
2007 92 9.0 10.2 60.9
2008 48 4.3 11.2 n/a
2009 49 2.0 24.5 73.5
2010 206 12.0 17.1 78.3
2011 230 11.0 20.9 71.7
2012 226 16.0 14.1 78.3
2013 225 14.0 16.0 12.9
2014 208 19.0 10.9 97.1
2015 159 n/a n/a 100
2016 132 8.0 16.5 100
2017 114 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 110 6.0 18.3 n/a
2019 367 22.1 16.6 n/a
2020 359 24.0 14.9 n/a
2021 376 23.0 16.3 n/a
2022 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
2023 451 26.0 17.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard Allen Preparatory

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,650
2022 $11,047
2023 $11,633

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard Allen Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1449th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1440th of 1596 Elementary schools
 3.8%
Ranks 918th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 951st of 1048 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Preparatory)254.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Preparatory)38.934
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Preparatory)31.332.3
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Preparatory)34.432.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Richard Allen Preparatory)23.78.1
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Preparatory)15.82.7
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Preparatory)70.313.5
 56.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Preparatory)11.66.7
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Preparatory)23.326.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Preparatory)15.26.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Preparatory)30.324.2
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Richard Allen Preparatory)29.219.4
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richard Allen Preparatory)29.28.3
 20.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richard Allen Preparatory)33.313.9
 19.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367451
 22.9%
African American363435
 19.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races19
 800%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Richard Allen Preparatory.

Students at Richard Allen Preparatory are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Richard Allen Preparatory ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Ohio elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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