Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy

Par Excellence STEM Academy, doing business as Par Excellence Academy, is an open, independent public charter district situated at 1350 Granville Rd in Newark, Ohio. Nestled within a small suburb setting of the greater Columbus metropolitan area, this single-school district functions as its own local education agency for federal programs. The academy delivers targeted primary education, serving students across elementary grade levels from Kindergarten through 6th grade.

The district serves a total student body of 187 learners, comprising 101 male and 86 female students. Cohort sizes range from 42 pupils in Kindergarten to 15 in 6th grade, with 25 enrolled in 1st grade, 27 in 2nd grade, 29 in 3rd grade, 29 in 4th grade, and 20 in 5th grade. The demographic composition includes 129 White students, 34 multiracial students, 13 Black students, 5 Hispanic students, 3 Asian students, 2 Pacific Islander students, and 1 American Indian student. To maintain its educational programs and school operations, the district employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 85 staff members, which includes 27 FTE classroom teachers, 4.75 FTE instructional aides, and 53.25 FTE support staff members.