Eastland Preparatory Academy

Located at 2741 S Hamilton Road in Columbus, Ohio, Eastland Preparatory Academy is an active, independent charter district serving elementary and middle school students within a vibrant urban setting. Operating a single instructional facility in the Columbus metropolitan area, the academy provides tuition-free public charter education across kindergarten through eighth grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the school serves a student body of 230 children, fostering a diverse community that includes 173 Black students, 37 Hispanic students, and representation from multiracial, White, and Asian families. With its largest enrollment centered in the early primary grades—anchored by a robust kindergarten class of 64 students—the academy offers a focused, neighborhood-centered foundation for local youth.

To ensure small class sizes and personalized academic intervention, Eastland Preparatory Academy maintains a strong staffing presence tailored to its enrollment. The district employs 67 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, including 27.5 FTE classroom teachers and more than six instructional aides, yielding an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 8 to 1. This instructional team is complemented by over 33 FTE support staff dedicated to operations, student services, and dynamic learning assistance. Through its specialized charter framework and well-resourced educator network, the district offers families in central Ohio an engaging, supported environment designed to help young learners thrive throughout their foundational academic years.