Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Columbus, OH, covering approximately 134.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2659 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School's ranking?
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School is ranked #2659 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School often compared to?
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Stem Academy (K-6), Hubbard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School?
183 students attend Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School?
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School part of?
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools.
In what neighborhood is Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School located?
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School is located in the Argyle Park neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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