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Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy

1350 Granville Rd, Newark, OH 43055 · (740) 344-7279 · Licking County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL187 STUDENTS
Enrollment
187
Elementary
STATE 404
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
14 FTE teachers
STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
27
Grade 3
29
Grade 4
29
Grade 5
20
Grade 6
15
Student demographics
White
12969%
STATE 65%
Hispanic
53%
STATE 8%
Black
137%
STATE 17%
Asian
32%
STATE 3%
Two+
3418%
STATE 7%
Native American
11%
STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
21%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10154%
Female
8646%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
63.6%
OH avg 59.8% . -7.1pp since 2021
Math
55.4%
OH avg 56.1% . -1.5pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
187
+41 (+28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 13.3:1
% White
69%
was 76%
% Hispanic
3%
was 0%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy

Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is a primary school of small scale in Newark, Ohio, overseen by Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy, enrolling 187 students in grades K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 54% leaner than the state mean of about 404.

Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is a school of Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy reports that White students make up the majority at 69%. The remainder consists of 18% multiracial, 7% Black, 3% Hispanic. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 86%.

On the resource side, On paper, Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy has 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.8:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Licking County put median household earnings sit near $84,426, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Licking County's 63 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,815 students), Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is NCS Digital, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area. Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Trend over the last 7 years. Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy's enrollment has rose 28% since 2018, when it stood at 146 (now 187). The White share of enrollment shrank from 76% to 69% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Licking County at a glance

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Population
181,837
Census ACS
Median income
$84,426
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
63
29,815 students

Quick facts

School name
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
District
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Address
1350 Granville Rd, Newark, OH 43055
Phone
(740) 344-7279
County
Licking County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
187
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
390056705059
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
How many students attend Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy?
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy enrolls approximately 187 students in grades KG-06.
Is Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is approximately 13.8:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy?
At Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy, the student body is approximately 69% White, 3% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 18% Two or more.
Is Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy public or private?
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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