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#1853 of 3,441 schools in OH
Fairwood Alternative 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.
726 Fairwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School score 19% 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 11 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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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Where Fairwood Alternative Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$54,214
Median home value
$290,800
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #15 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
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 219 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
What grades does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serve?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairwood Alternative Elementary School rank in OH?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School ranks #1,853 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Fairwood Alternative Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairwood Alternative Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.0%
- Phone
- (614) 365-6111
- Area population (ZIP 43205)
- 12,400
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 43205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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