Brentnell Alternative Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
17%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
65%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brentnell Alternative Elementary School?
286 students attend Brentnell Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brentnell Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brentnell Alternative Elementary School?
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brentnell Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brentnell Alternative Elementary School part of?
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools.
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