At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
178
Zenith Academy East: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
16.2:1 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
- 301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Zenith Academy East
Zenith Academy East is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Columbus. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Zenith Academy East. NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to 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 (87.1%) and White (7.9%). English learners represent 26.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Zenith Academy East
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- 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
- White7.9%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black87.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Zenith Academy East
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Academy Eastland Elementary · Charter · Performance Academy Eastland | KG–08 | 320 | 0.2 mi |
| Eastland Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Eastland Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 230 | 0.7 mi |
| Leawood Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 331 | 0.8 mi |
| Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca Elementary · Charter · Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca | KG–08 | 120 | 1 mi |
| Shady Lane Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 382 | 1.3 mi |
| Easthaven Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 489 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Zenith Academy East
What grades does Zenith Academy East serve?
Zenith Academy East reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Zenith Academy East.
How many students attend Zenith Academy East?
Zenith Academy East reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 301 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Zenith Academy East?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 178 students and 11 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 Zenith Academy East a public, charter, or magnet school?
Zenith Academy East 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 Zenith Academy East in?
Zenith Academy East is part of Zenith Academy East, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Zenith Academy East?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Performance Academy Eastland (0.2 mi), Eastland Preparatory Academy (0.7 mi), Leawood Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.