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Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 283 students in Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
283 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#779 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
51%
17%
% White
1%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,502 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$32,146 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$31,536 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,523
$19,383
Spending / Student
$11,502
$19,015
Best Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District is ranked #781 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District?
51% of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District students are Black, 42% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,502 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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