Richard Allen Preparatory in Dayton, OH

At a glance

Reported students

374

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio elementary enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

374

Richard Allen Preparatory: 374 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

13.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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: 393
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 15.7:1

What the reported data says about Richard Allen Preparatory

Richard Allen Preparatory is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Dayton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Richard Allen Preparatory. NCES reports 374 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 multiracial (3.2%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Richard Allen Preparatory

1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 4.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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%
Hispanic0.5%
Black95.5%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

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.

Public schools near Richard Allen Preparatory

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
Fairview Elementary School Elementary · Dayton City	PK–06	474	0.7 mi
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy Elementary · Dayton City	PK–08	376	0.9 mi
Horizon Science Academy-Dayton Elementary · Charter · Horizon Science Academy-Dayton	KG–05	182	1 mi
Klepinger Community School Elementary · Charter · Klepinger Community School	KG–08	540	1.3 mi
Deca Prep Elementary · Charter · Deca Prep	KG–08	950	1.9 mi
Valerie Elementary School Elementary · Dayton City	PK–06	566	1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Richard Allen Preparatory

What grades does Richard Allen Preparatory serve?

Richard Allen Preparatory reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richard Allen Preparatory.

How many students attend Richard Allen Preparatory?

Richard Allen Preparatory reported 374 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard Allen Preparatory?

The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 374 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Richard Allen Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?

Richard Allen Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Richard Allen Preparatory in?

Richard Allen Preparatory is part of Richard Allen Preparatory, based in Dayton, OH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Richard Allen Preparatory?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairview Elementary School (0.7 mi), Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy (0.9 mi), Horizon Science Academy-Dayton (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.