Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy

www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/toledo/

Charter School 292 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy (TPFA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8 in Toledo, Ohio. Operated by Performance Academies, the school distinguishes itself through a unique educational model that integrates rigorous academic instruction with a daily focus on physical health and wellness. By prioritizing movement and fitness alongside traditional coursework, the academy aims to improve student focus, boost self-esteem, and foster the development of healthy lifestyle habits that contribute to overall student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to create a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes character development and personalized learning. Beyond the classroom, TPFA places a significant value on family engagement and community involvement, viewing parents as essential partners in their children’s education. With a mission rooted in the belief that healthy bodies lead to healthy minds, the academy strives to prepare its students not only for high school transition but for long-term academic and personal growth.

292

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	31
Black	213
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
213 (72.9%)
Two or More
33 (11.3%)
Hispanic
31 (10.6%)
White
13 (4.5%)
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:	Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Phone:	(419)535-3700
Website:	http://www.performanceacademies.com/ohio-schools/toledo/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 23