Richard Allen Preparatory

www.richardallenschools.com

Charter School 451 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Richard Allen Preparatory, located on Salem Avenue in Dayton, Ohio, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the local community. Operating with a focus on college and career readiness, the school emphasizes a structured educational approach designed to help students reach their full academic potential. By prioritizing core subjects alongside personal character development, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

The school is known for its emphasis on creating a supportive yet disciplined atmosphere where educators work closely with students to bridge achievement gaps. Through their affiliation with the eChalk platform, the school maintains a digital presence that facilitates communication between staff, parents, and students. By blending academic standards with a focus on civic responsibility and community engagement, Richard Allen Preparatory strives to be a cornerstone of educational opportunity within the Dayton area.

451

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Allen Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	5
Black	435
Two or More	9

Black
435 (96.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Richard Allen Preparatory
Phone:	(937)951-2800
Website:	http://www.richardallenschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 84

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 42