At a glance
Reported students
198
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School: 198 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
24.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 169
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.2:1
What the reported data says about Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Columbus. It is one of 116 current school records connected to Columbus City Schools District. NCES reports 198 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.8:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
- 1How do the reported 24.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic2%
- Black95.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbus City Schools District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls
Middle · Grades 06–08
196 reported students
Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys
Middle · Grades 06–08
106 reported students
Buckeye Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
326 reported students
Champion Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Johnson Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
349 reported students
Mifflin Alternative Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Public schools near Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 106 | 0.8 mi |
| Bexley Middle School Middle · Bexley City | 06–08 | 591 | 1.3 mi |
| Johnson Park Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 349 | 2.2 mi |
| Rosemore Middle School Middle · Whitehall City | 06–08 | 816 | 2.6 mi |
| Champion Middle School Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 338 | 2.8 mi |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Middle · Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 196 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
What grades does Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School serve?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Columbus City Schools District.
How many students attend Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School reported 198 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 169 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 24.8:1, based on 198 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School in?
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School is part of Columbus City Schools District, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 116 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys (0.8 mi), Bexley Middle School (1.3 mi), Johnson Park Middle School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.