Niles Preparatory Academy

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Niles Preparatory Academy ranks 619 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Niles Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 153 students in grades K-6 in Niles, Ohio, which is part of the Niles City School District. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, and its success in supporting low-income students, but it also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates.

Niles Preparatory Academy has significantly higher proficiency rates on the Ohio State Tests compared to the state averages, especially in Mathematics, with 86.7% of 3rd graders and 76.9% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 62.1% and 67.2%, respectively. The school also ranks highly for its performance with low socioeconomic status (SES) students, earning a 4-star rating in this category. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while decreasing, remains significantly higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Howland Springs Elementary School and Prospect Elementary School.

When compared to nearby schools, Niles Preparatory Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, and its success in supporting low-income students. However, the school's lack of racial diversity, with a higher percentage of White students compared to the surrounding schools, may indicate a need to address equity and inclusion within the school community. Overall, Niles Preparatory Academy is a high-performing school with some areas for improvement, and parents should consider these factors when evaluating educational options for their children.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

45 S Chestnut Ave
Niles, OH 44446-1542

(330) 989-7474

District: Niles Preparatory Academy

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,504

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

African American:

31.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Niles Preparatory Academy ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.4. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), African American (31.7%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niles Preparatory Academy is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Niles Preparatory Academy employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niles Preparatory Academy is $10,504.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niles Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Niles Preparatory Academy 619^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Niles Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Niles Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Niles Preparatory Academy 321^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Niles Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Niles Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.84	944^th	1596	40.9%
2024	66.40	619^th	1577	60.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niles Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.82	565^th	1447	61.0%
2024	78.10	241^st	1484	83.8%

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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 Niles Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	62	13	10	0	9	94
2023	92	36	10	1	14	153
2024	97	52	6	5	4	164

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Niles Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	94	8.0	11.7	n/a
2023	153	9.0	17.0	n/a
2024	164	10.0	16.4	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 Niles Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	94	8.0	11.7	n/a
2023	153	9.0	17.0	n/a
2024	164	10.0	16.4	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 Niles Preparatory Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$9,522
2023	$9,633
2024	$10,504

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Schools Near Niles Preparatory Academy

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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)						Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Niles Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	45 S Chestnut Ave	Niles	44446	Trumbull County	Niles Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 989-7474	164	10	16.4		97 (59.1%)	52 (31.7%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	66.4	619^th of 1577 public elementary schools	60.7%		48.8	944^th of 1596 public elementary schools	40.9%	325			86.7	76.9					73.3	53.8						$10,504
Niles Intermediate School	Public	3-5	120 E Margaret Ave	Niles	44446	Trumbull County	Niles City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 989-5093	443	21	21.0		344 (77.7%)	18 (4.1%)	16 (3.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (13.5%)	64.7	669^th of 1577 public elementary schools	57.6%		62.6	714^th of 1596 public elementary schools	55.3%	45	79.1		60.8	78.3	69.3				56.8	73.0	73.9					$10,353
Niles Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	960 Frederick St	Niles	44446	Trumbull County	Niles City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 989-5091	466	26	17.9		353 (75.8%)	30 (6.4%)	28 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.2%)								(n/a)																$10,167
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-6	410 W 7th St	Mc Donald	44437	Trumbull County	McDonald Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 530-8051	387	26	14.8	47.3%	338 (87.3%)	6 (1.6%)	20 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	78.6	353^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	77.6%		75.3	425^th of 1596 public elementary schools	73.4%	72	70.6		78.3	76.1	66.7	72.9			80.4	85.1	84.3	77.1				$11,235
Seaborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3800 Niles Carver Rd	Mineral Ridge	44440	Trumbull County	Weathersfield Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 652-9695	486	29	16.7	50.6%	432 (88.9%)	6 (1.2%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	88.6	88^th of 1577 public elementary schools	94.4%		87.9	109^th of 1596 public elementary schools	93.2%	21	92.5		81.9	96.7	89.6	73.2			86.1	90.2	92.5	78.9				$9,088
Summit Academy Community School-Warren	Public, Charter	K-7	2106 Arbor Ave SE	Warren	44484	Trumbull County	Summit Academy Community School-Warren	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 369-4233	101	8	12.6		68 (67.3%)	12 (11.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (18.8%)	7.1	1469^th of 1577 public elementary schools	6.8%		3.1	1575^th of 1596 public elementary schools	1.3%	106	18.8		0.0	25.0	12.5	10.0	0.0		15.4	37.5	35.3	20.0	10.0			$7,877
Willard Avenue Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2020 Willard Ave SE	Warren	44484	Trumbull County	Warren City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 675-8700	830	52	15.9		295 (35.5%)	310 (37.3%)	60 (7.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	161 (19.4%)	28.5	1157^th of 1577 public elementary schools	26.6%		29.4	1159^th of 1596 public elementary schools	27.4%	2	38.5	41.4	28.6	59.4	37.2	32.3	25.9	15.8	57.7	37.7	43.6	49.2	48.1	37.1	66.7	$14,209
Howland Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	9500 Howland Springs Rd SE	Warren	44484	Trumbull County	Howland Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 856-8280	250	15	16.6	54.4%	212 (84.8%)	13 (5.2%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.4%)								(n/a)																$9,477
Jefferson Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1543 Tod Ave SW	Warren	44485	Trumbull County	Warren City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 675-6960	764	47	16.3		215 (28.1%)	369 (48.3%)	52 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	123 (16.1%)	22.1	1238^th of 1577 public elementary schools	21.5%		17.2	1285^th of 1596 public elementary schools	19.5%	47	39.2	42.4	25.8	56.4	33.8	25.7	16.4	8.6	45.5	48.7	41.9	27.0	27.3	22.7		$13,512
Prospect Elementary School	Public	K-3	700 E Prospect St	Girard	44420	Trumbull County	Girard City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 545-3854	511	27	19.2	99.4%	417 (81.6%)	71 (13.9%)	9 (1.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)			59.8						75.0							$10,076

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Niles Preparatory Academy ranks 619^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Niles Preparatory Academy?

Students at Niles Preparatory Academy are 59% White, 32% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Niles Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Niles Preparatory Academy.

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