Columbus City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 94 public elementary schools serving 32,390 students in Columbus City Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Columbus City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Columbus City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.54
# American Indian Students
127 Students
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,329 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,432 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
23,588 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
52%
18%
# White Students
9,256 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
21%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,564 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,661
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
3,733
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,905
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,435
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,556
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,440
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,444
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,220
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,121
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,152
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,368
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,199
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,259
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,844
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,224 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,425 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 118 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 45,337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
