Finland Elementary School

1835 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Finland 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Finland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Finland Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Finland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finland Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2477 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Finland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Finland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
7%
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Black
20%
17%
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White
46%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Finland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finland Elementary School's ranking?
Finland Elementary School is ranked #2477 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Finland Elementary School?
378 students attend Finland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Finland Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finland Elementary School?
Finland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Finland Elementary School offer ?
Finland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Finland Elementary School part of?
Finland Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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