Central Point Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Central Point Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 229 students in grades K-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 23.14% White, 51.97% African American, 7.42% Hispanic, 0.44% Asian, 1.75% Native American, and 15.28% two or more races.

Central Point Preparatory Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 84.2% to 91.7% over the past four years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance on state tests is also significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.5% of 3rd-grade students at Central Point Preparatory Academy were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 28.2% at Finland Elementary School and 41% at East Franklin Elementary School. The student-teacher ratio at Central Point Preparatory Academy has also fluctuated, ranging from 7.1 to 22.9 students per teacher, which is higher than the nearby schools.

The challenges faced by Central Point Preparatory Academy are likely influenced by the socioeconomic factors of the students it serves, as the school ranks among the bottom 1% of Ohio elementary schools for this student group. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance should be priorities for the school, as research has shown a strong correlation between these factors. Collaboration with the local Central Point Preparatory Academy community and district may be necessary to support the school's efforts to address these issues.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223-2100

(614) 669-6305

District: Central Point Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1577^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.0%

White:

23.1%

Two or more races:

15.3%

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Compare Details Central Point Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.07. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.94. (See more...)

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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Point Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Point Preparatory Academy 1577^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Central Point Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Central Point Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Point Preparatory Academy 838^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Central Point Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	7.53	1487^th	1610	7.6%
2022	8.57	1444^th	1588	9.1%
2023	4.09	1545^th	1596	3.2%
2024	1.07	1577^th	1577	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Point Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	12.64	1226^th	1404	12.7%
2022	11.17	1274^th	1419	10.2%
2023	4.24	1416^th	1447	2.1%
2024	1.04	1484^th	1484	0.0%

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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 Central Point Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	13.05	849^th	1017	16.5%
2023	6.94	980^th	1048	6.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Point Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.39	764^th	947	19.3%
2023	8.20	898^th	974	7.8%

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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 Central Point Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	46	58	0	5	3	1	20	133
2022	61	98	0	16	4	1	27	207
2023	53	119	1	17	4	0	35	229

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Point Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	133	18.5	7.1	n/a
2022	207	12.2	16.8	n/a
2023	229	10.0	22.9	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 Central Point Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	133	18.5	7.1	n/a
2022	207	12.2	16.8	n/a
2023	229	10.0	22.9	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 Central Point Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,255
2023	$12,088

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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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
Central Point Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	680 Harrisburg Pike	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Central Point Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 669-6305	229	10	22.9		53 (23.1%)	119 (52.0%)	17 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (15.3%)	1.1	1577^th of 1577 public elementary schools	0.0%		4.1	1545^th of 1596 public elementary schools	3.2%	32			9.5	0.0			0.0		9.1	8.3			27.3		$12,088
Starling Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	145 S Central Ave	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5945	557	29	19.2		181 (32.5%)	280 (50.3%)	43 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.2%)	5.4	1503^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	4.7%		6.9	1481^st of 1596 public elementary schools	7.2%	22	8.6	11.3	13.6	35.6	11.4	0.0	2.9	1.4	16.0	20.0	37.1	9.7	10.0	5.6	$15,363
West Mound Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 W Mound St	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5968	323	16	20.1		117 (36.2%)	113 (35.0%)	38 (11.8%)	10 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (13.0%)	12.5	1363^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	13.6%		7.1	1475^th of 1596 public elementary schools	7.6%	112	28.6		36.4	20.0	18.6				38.6	37.8	44.2				$16,314
Sullivant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	791 Griggs Ave	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6524	257	18	14.2		31 (12.1%)	185 (72.0%)	14 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.9%)	3.4	1547^th of 1577 public elementary schools	1.9%		3.3	1567^th of 1596 public elementary schools	1.8%	20	16.1		5.9	12.9	12.9				5.9	19.4	29.0				$12,976
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Hawkes Ave	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6511	240	16	15.0		98 (40.8%)	85 (35.4%)	22 (9.2%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.3%)	10.9	1387^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.0%		8.8	1436^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.0%	49	27.5		32.5	15.2	17.5				39.0	27.3	47.5				$13,784
East Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1955 Richmond Rd	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 801-8100	242	12	19.8		125 (51.7%)	36 (14.9%)	57 (23.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.1%)	16.1	1310^th of 1577 public elementary schools	16.9%		9.5	1418^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.2%	108			41.0	31.4					41.0	37.1					$8,466
Educational Academy for Boys & Girls	Public, Charter	K-5	35 Midland Ave	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Educational Academy for Boys & Girls	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 351-1774	143	5	28.6		2 (1.4%)	7 (4.9%)	130 (90.9%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	17.4	1289^th of 1577 public elementary schools	18.3%		32.6	1114^th of 1596 public elementary schools	30.2%	175	20.0		37.5	36.8	40.0				43.8	36.8	45.0				$13,154
United Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	617 W State St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	United Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 644-6338	268	17	15.7		31 (11.6%)	175 (65.3%)	24 (9.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.7%)	21.2	1244^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.1%		30.4	1146^th of 1596 public elementary schools	28.2%	98	29.7	49.5	34.2	39.3	32.8	27.4	26.1	43.4	38.4	42.9	54.7	38.9	44.5	34.3	$10,268
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40 S Highland Ave	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5935	301	17	17.7		82 (27.2%)	100 (33.2%)	69 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (16.6%)	2.1	1568^th of 1577 public elementary schools	0.6%		2.6	1586^th of 1596 public elementary schools	0.6%	18	5.4		7.5	10.3	2.7				9.1	23.1	16.2				$12,829
Finland Elementary School	Public	K-4	1835 Finland Ave	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	South-Western City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 801-8125	355	20	18.1	82.0%	161 (45.4%)	74 (20.8%)	73 (20.6%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.3%)	16.8	1299^th of 1577 public elementary schools	17.6%		39.2	1058^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.7%	241			28.2	45.8					32.1	44.6					$12,496

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Point Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Central Point Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Central Point Preparatory Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of Central Point Preparatory Academy?

Students at Central Point Preparatory Academy are 52% African American, 23% White, 15% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

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Central Point Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Ohio elementary schools.

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