Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy

www.parexcellenceacademy.com

Charter School 187 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Par Excellence Academy, located in Newark, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character education. Their educational model is built on the belief that a structured, disciplined environment—combined with high expectations—allows students to maximize their intellectual potential and prepare for success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond traditional academics, the academy places a strong focus on fostering a supportive school culture that prioritizes personal responsibility and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and encouraging close collaboration between teachers, students, and families, Par Excellence Academy aims to address individual learning needs effectively. The school is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive learning space where students are challenged to develop both their critical thinking skills and their sense of integrity.

187

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	5
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
129 (69.0%)
Two or More
34 (18.2%)
Black
13 (7.0%)
Hispanic
5 (2.7%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Phone:	(740)344-7279
Website:	http://www.parexcellenceacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 42

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	20
Grade 6	15

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	86	46%
Male	101	54%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th