Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

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The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio, with a predominantly African American student population. Despite its low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with abysmal academic proficiency rates and extremely high chronic absenteeism.

The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy has struggled with extremely low academic performance, with only 8.3% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 0% proficient in Math and Science in the 2022-2023 school year. This is drastically lower than the state and district averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 51.3% to 81.8% over the past 5 years, are also significantly higher than the nearby Whitehall City and Columbus City Schools District public schools. Interestingly, the nearby Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy, another public charter school, has significantly higher academic performance, highlighting the variability in charter school quality in the area.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio, which is lower than the nearby public schools, the Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy has not shown any meaningful improvement over the past decade. This suggests that factors beyond just staffing levels may be contributing to the school's struggles. Additionally, the school's funding and resource allocation, which is lower than some of the nearby public schools, may also be a contributing factor to its poor performance.

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Public, Charter K-8

1555 Elaine Rd
Columbus, OH 43227-2347

(614) 235-1900

District: Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Ac

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 100

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.0%

Two or more races:

9.0%

White:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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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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Rank History for all elementary school students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2011	0.61	1676^th	1686	0.6%
2012	2.13	1671^st	1709	2.2%
2013	2.13	1659^th	1701	2.5%
2014	1.30	1665^th	1687	1.3%
2015	5.11	1612^th	1684	4.3%
2016	3.61	1634^th	1678	2.6%
2017	5.77	1567^th	1651	5.1%
2018	5.05	1561^st	1636	4.6%
2019	1.73	1670^th	1676	0.4%
2021	4.94	1572^nd	1610	2.4%
2022	3.43	1568^th	1588	1.3%
2023	1.95	1595^th	1596	0.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.92	1402^nd	1465	4.3%
2019	2.16	1460^th	1465	0.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.01	1428^th	1518	5.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.79	534^th	598	10.7%
2019	9.00	592^nd	605	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2011	0.80	918^th	925	0.8%
2012	2.42	953^rd	989	3.6%
2013	6.91	929^th	1001	7.2%
2014	4.84	941^st	1008	6.6%
2015	6.39	962^nd	1035	7.1%
2016	5.91	998^th	1050	5.0%
2017	9.66	908^th	1038	12.5%
2018	10.46	885^th	1010	12.4%
2019	7.42	955^th	1050	9.0%
2021	4.94	1028^th	1037	0.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.70	799^th	924	13.5%
2019	11.34	845^th	945	10.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.50	261^st	384	32.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	4	280	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	12	300
2011	3	204	0	1	0	0	4	0	212
2012	4	174	0	4	0	0	2	0	184
2013	0	152	1	7	1	0	1	0	162
2014	4	192	1	9	0	0	1	0	207
2015	1	202	0	1	0	0	2	0	206
2016	0	177	0	1	0	0	0	0	178
2017	1	182	0	3	0	0	1	0	187
2018	3	160	0	1	0	0	1	0	165
2019	0	129	0	1	0	0	1	0	131
2020	4	108	0	6	0	0	1	0	119
2021	2	89	0	2	0	0	2	0	95
2022	3	94	0	0	0	0	4	0	101
2023	4	86	0	1	0	0	9	0	100

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	300	18.0	16.6	103.1
2011	212	12.0	17.6	88.7
2012	184	11.0	16.7	98.4
2013	162	12.0	13.5	98.1
2014	207	9.0	23.0	80.7
2015	206	n/a	n/a	81.1
2016	178	9.0	19.7	93.8
2017	187	9.0	20.7	n/a
2018	165	6.0	27.5	n/a
2019	131	11.0	11.9	n/a
2020	119	8.5	14.0	n/a
2021	95	12.0	7.9	n/a
2022	101	5.6	17.8	n/a
2023	100	10.6	9.3	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 Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	300	18.0	16.6	103.1
2011	212	12.0	17.6	88.7
2012	184	11.0	16.7	98.4
2013	162	12.0	13.5	98.1
2014	207	9.0	23.0	80.7
2015	206	n/a	n/a	81.1
2016	178	9.0	19.7	93.8
2017	187	9.0	20.7	n/a
2018	165	6.0	27.5	n/a
2019	131	11.0	11.9	n/a
2020	119	8.5	14.0	n/a
2021	95	12.0	7.9	n/a
2022	101	5.6	17.8	n/a
2023	100	10.6	9.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,390
2022	$11,584
2023	$13,830

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

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 1670^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1595^th of 1596 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	8.3	8.3
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	63.6	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	8.3	16.7	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	62.5	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	10	0	10%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	10	0	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	20	8.3	11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	6.7	0	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	49.6	10.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy)	0	0
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55.8	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	131	100	23.7%
African American	129	86	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	4
Two or More Races	1	9	800%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1555 Elaine Rd	Columbus	43227	Franklin County	Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Ac	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 235-1900	100	11	9.3		4 (4.0%)	86 (86.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.0%)								(n/a)			0.0						27.3						$13,830
Leawood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1677 S Hamilton Rd	Columbus	43227	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6504	313	15	20.8		29 (9.3%)	224 (71.6%)	26 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.5%)	19.6	1258^th of 1577 public elementary schools	20.2%		10.1	1408^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.8%	150	40.0		27.5	20.5	20.0				42.5	43.2	65.7				$15,372
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3474 E Livingston Ave	Columbus	43227	Franklin County	Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 324-4585	323	27	11.9		5 (1.5%)	262 (81.1%)	24 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.7%)	33.8	1096^th of 1577 public elementary schools	30.5%		24.8	1208^th of 1596 public elementary schools	24.3%	112	76.9	22.7	27.8	42.5	73.1	3.7	13.3	22.7	55.6	47.5	61.5	14.8	36.7	31.8	$9,242
Scottwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3392 Scottwood Rd	Columbus	43227	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6507	449	23	19.5		17 (3.8%)	213 (47.4%)	177 (39.4%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (6.0%)	8.9	1429^th of 1577 public elementary schools	9.4%		14.2	1330^th of 1596 public elementary schools	16.7%	99	29.5		12.7	22.1	18.0				22.2	32.4	46.8				$14,388
Shady Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1444 Shady Lane Rd	Columbus	43227	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5391	330	18	18.3		49 (14.8%)	211 (63.9%)	38 (11.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.5%)	11.9	1370^th of 1577 public elementary schools	13.1%		8.9	1433^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	10.2%	63	28.8		27.7	23.1	21.2				42.6	29.7	46.2				$15,234
Zenith Academy East	Public, Charter	K-8	2261 S Hamilton Rd	Columbus	43232	Franklin County	Zenith Academy East	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 577-0997	310	15	20.6		15 (4.8%)	290 (93.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	1233^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	21.8%		23.7	1222^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	23.4%	11	30.0	26.7	46.7	45.5	20.0	5.0		13.3	40.0	58.3	40.0	45.0		46.7	$12,956
Performance Academy Eastland	Public, Charter	K-8	2220 S Hamilton Rd	Columbus	43232	Franklin County	Performance Academy Eastland	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 314-6301	277	24	11.5		5 (1.8%)	207 (74.7%)	46 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.8%)	21.3	1242^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	21.2%		17	1286^th of 1596 public elementary schools	19.4%	44	26.3	7.1	56.7	42.4	10.5	16.7	20.8	13.3	53.3	33.3	57.9	25.0	50.0	43.8	$11,323
Etna Road Elementary School	Public	2-5	4531 Etna Rd	Whitehall	43213	Franklin County	Whitehall City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 417-5400	505	28	17.9		96 (19.0%)	191 (37.8%)	168 (33.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.7%)	36.1	1071^st of 1577 public elementary schools	32.1%		37.1	1076^th of 1596 public elementary schools	32.6%	5	58.7		35.0	56.3	43.0				44.0	58.8	62.8				$8,882
Easthaven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2360 Garnet Pl	Columbus	43232	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6149	395	22	17.9		11 (2.8%)	244 (61.8%)	82 (20.8%)	14 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (10.4%)	13.5	1346^th of 1577 public elementary schools	14.6%		10.9	1394^th of 1596 public elementary schools	12.7%	48	38.8		22.9	8.7	8.2				41.2	32.6	57.1				$14,335
Kae Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	4738 Kae Ave	Whitehall	43213	Franklin County	Whitehall City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 417-5600	609	51	11.9		109 (17.9%)	262 (43.0%)	171 (28.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (10.3%)								(n/a)															$9,335

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In the 2022-23 school year, 100 students attended Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy.

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Students at Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy are 86% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% White.

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