Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/columbus/co

Charter School 397 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, located on Demorest Road in Columbus, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school managed by Performance Academies. The school distinguishes itself through a holistic educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction with a daily focus on physical health and wellness. By emphasizing both mind and body, the academy aims to improve student concentration, self-discipline, and overall academic achievement within a structured, supportive learning environment.

The academy serves students in grades K-8 and is particularly noted for its commitment to a "fitness-first" philosophy, which includes consistent physical activity as a core component of the daily curriculum. Beyond the gym, the school focuses on character development and college-readiness, utilizing a data-driven approach to ensure that students meet state standards. With its specialized focus on wellness and active learning, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy serves as an alternative for families seeking a school culture that prioritizes physical vigor alongside traditional classroom success.

397

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	258
Black	72
Asian	7
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
258 (65.0%)
Black
72 (18.1%)
Two or More
43 (10.8%)
White
15 (3.8%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Phone:	(614)318-0606
Website:	http://www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/columbus/co
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 48