Overview
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school enrolls 333 students. It is part of the Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictWhitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy
County39049
CityColumbus
ZIP43227
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID390055005262
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment333
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg47%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)