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#2687 of 3,441 schools in OH

East Columbus Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3100 E. 7th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism68%

Students at East Columbus Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where East Columbus Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$51,860

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$1,191/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

39.9%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Columbus Africentric Early College ESEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.8 mi388Compare →
Maryland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–50.8 mi334Compare →
Broadleigh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.9 mi272Compare →
Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio Dba the Shepard SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–51.0 mi80Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#47 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

East Columbus Elementary School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Columbus Elementary School

East Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,687 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Columbus Elementary School

What grades does East Columbus Elementary School serve?

East Columbus Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Columbus Elementary School?

East Columbus Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Columbus Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Columbus Elementary School rank in OH?

East Columbus Elementary School ranks #2,687 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is East Columbus Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Columbus Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 East Columbus Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Columbus Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Columbus Elementary School a charter school?

No, East Columbus Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Columbus Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Columbus Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.0%
Area population (ZIP 43219)
32,537
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
31.3
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 43219; 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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