The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy

(614)235-1900

www.bspacademyedu.org/

Charter School 100 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Renaissance Academy, located on Elaine Road in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school that operates as part of the Columbus City Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the academy is committed to providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its students, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to prepare children for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Renaissance Academy places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school works to build strong partnerships with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students have access to the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the academy strives to create an inclusive environment where students are motivated to achieve their personal best and become contributing members of their community.

100

Total Students

10.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Black	86
Two or More	9

Black
86 (86.0 %)
Two or More
9 (9.0 %)
White
4 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.0 %)

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:	The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(614)235-1900
Website:	http://www.bspacademyedu.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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 14

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 8