Below Average
#2784 of 3,441 schools in OH
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
775 Bartfield Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School score 37% 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 12 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| A+ Children's AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 2 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #53 of 114
- District spending per student
- $22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,784 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
What grades does Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School serve?
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School?
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School rank in OH?
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School ranks #2,784 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5421
- Area population (ZIP 43207)
- 46,810
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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