Highland Elementary School

40 S Highland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Highland Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland 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 Highland Elementary School is 0.73, 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
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State Level (OH)
#3053 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
50%
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10-14%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
24%
7%
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Black
35%
17%
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White
28%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #3053 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
316 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Highland Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Columbus City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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