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Columbus City Schools District

Ohio · Public School District
117
Schools
44,688
Students
$22,434
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
72.2%
Graduation Rate
-14.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Columbus City Schools District is a public school district in Ohio serving 44,688 students across 117 schools. It includes 73 elementary, 18 middle, 21 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,434 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (117)
Elementary Schools73 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alpine Elementary SchoolPK–03307
Avalon Elementary SchoolKG–03375
Avondale Elementary SchoolPK–05240
Beatty Park Elementary SchoolKG–0547
Berwick Alternative K-8 SchoolPK–08633
Binns Elementary SchoolKG–05297
Broadleigh Elementary SchoolPK–05277
Burroughs Elementary SchoolPK–05388
Cassady Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–05305
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–05335
Clinton Elementary SchoolKG–05460
Colerain Elementary SchoolPK–05169
Columbus Africentric Early College ESPK–05418
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 SchoolPK–05456
Como Elementary SchoolPK–05234
Cranbrook Elementary SchoolKG–05266
Devonshire Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–05440
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–05194
Eakin Elementary SchoolPK–05263
East Columbus Elementary SchoolPK–05367
East Linden Elementary SchoolPK–05283
Eastgate Elementary SchoolPK–05207
Easthaven Elementary SchoolPK–05395
Ecole Kenwood French ImmersionPK–05452
Fairmoor Elementary SchoolPK–05359
Fairwood Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–06237
Forest Park Elementary SchoolPK–05380
Gables Elementary SchoolKG–05428
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary SchoolPK–05463
Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)PK–06385
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–05301
Hubbard Elementary SchoolPK–05243
Huy/A.G. Bell Elementary SchoolPK–05415
Indian Springs Elementary SchoolKG–05363
Indianola Informal K-8 SchoolKG–08684
Innis Elementary SchoolKG–05224
Leawood Elementary SchoolPK–05313
Liberty Elementary SchoolPK–05504
Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolPK–06251
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolPK–05227
Linden STEM Academy (K-6)PK–06369
Livingston Elementary SchoolPK–06326
Maize Road Elementary SchoolPK–05310
Moler Elementary SchoolPK–06303
North Linden Elementary SchoolKG–05313
Northgate Intermediate04–05267
Northtowne Elementary SchoolPK–05304
Oakland Park Alternative ElementaryPK–05279
Oakmont Elementary SchoolKG–05280
Ohio Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–05241
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary SchoolPK–05481
Parkmoor Elementary SchoolPK–05284
Parsons Elementary SchoolPK–05354
Salem Elementary SchoolPK–05303
Scottwood Elementary SchoolPK–05449
Shady Lane Elementary SchoolPK–05330
Siebert Elementary SchoolPK–06314
South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6)PK–06243
Southwood Elementary SchoolPK–06273
Starling PK-8PK–08557
Stewart Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–06312
Sullivant Elementary SchoolPK–05257
Trevitt Elementary SchoolPK–05201
Valley Forge Elementary SchoolPK–05240
Valleyview Elementary SchoolPK–05286
Watkins Elementary SchoolPK–05295
Weinland Park Elementary SchoolPK–05320
West Broad Elementary SchoolPK–05369
West Mound Elementary SchoolPK–05323
Westgate Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–05277
Windsor STEM Academy (K-6)PK–06329
Winterset Elementary SchoolPK–05298
Woodcrest Elementary SchoolPK–05262
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,434+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
61%
State
19.8%
Local (property tax)
61.4%
Federal
18.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (61%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
117
Schools
44,688
Students
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.2%
Opportunity Score35/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,434 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 117 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.2%, graduation is 14.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Columbus City Schools District has 117 public schools, serving a total of 44,688 students.
What is the graduation rate for Columbus City Schools District?
The graduation rate is 72.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Columbus City Schools District spend per student?
Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Columbus City Schools District?
No, Columbus City Schools District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Columbus City Schools District serve?
Columbus City Schools District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Columbus City Schools District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Columbus City Schools District is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.