Elementary Schools in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is the sole elementary school in the data set, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 380 students in Columbus, Ohio. This public charter school is struggling academically, with consistently low test scores and a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom third of Ohio elementary schools.

The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (62.37%), with smaller percentages of African American (18.68%) and White (8.16%) students. Academically, the school's test scores are well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 23.5% of 5th graders proficient in science compared to the state average of 64%. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.6%, which can significantly impact student learning and outcomes.

Despite a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the school's spending per student of $6,736 is relatively low, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in providing a high-quality education. Overall, the data suggests that Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a struggling school that is underperforming academically and facing significant challenges in areas such as chronic absenteeism and low statewide rankings compared to other elementary schools in Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy.