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A+ Children's Academy
Elementary School · A+ Children's Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
114 Obetz Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A+ Children's Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where A+ Children's Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,307
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Cedarwood Alternative Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Parsons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 372 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
A+ Children's Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
A+ Children's Academy is listed in A+ Children's Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A+ Children's Academy
A+ Children's Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of A+ Children's Academy, serving approximately 87 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,209 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A+ Children's Academy
What grades does A+ Children's Academy serve?
A+ Children's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend A+ Children's Academy?
A+ Children's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A+ Children's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at A+ Children's Academy is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A+ Children's Academy rank in OH?
A+ Children's Academy ranks #3,209 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is A+ Children's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
A+ Children's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A+ Children's Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A+ Children's Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is A+ Children's Academy a charter school?
Yes, A+ Children's Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is A+ Children's Academy a Title I school?
No, A+ Children's Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.4%
- Phone
- (614) 491-8502
- Area population (ZIP 43207)
- 46,810
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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