Elementary Schools in Columbus City Schools District

The Columbus City Schools District operates 75 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority being traditional elementary schools covering grades K-5. The district faces significant challenges, with its overall ranking placing it 688 out of 828 elementary school districts in Ohio and a 1-star rating.

A few schools stand out as high-performers, including Clinton Elementary School, which ranks among the top 256 elementary schools in Ohio with a 4-star rating and exceptional test scores. Other top-performing schools are Indian Springs Elementary School and Ecole Kenwood French Immersion, both of which also have 4-star ratings. In contrast, Winterset Elementary School stands out as a high-performing 2-star school.

However, the data reveals significant performance gaps across the district, with the highest-performing schools having 70-85% of students proficient or better in core subjects, while the lowest-performing schools have only 0-20% proficiency. This disparity is likely exacerbated by the uniformly high chronic absenteeism rate of 52.6% across all schools and potential funding inequities, as per-student spending ranges from $7,807 to $14,207. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Columbus City Schools District.