Below Average
#2787 of 3,441 schools in OH
Shady Lane Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District
1444 Shady Lane Rd, Columbus, OH 43227
Enrollment
367
Student-Teacher
24.5:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
367
Student-Teacher
24.5:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#2,787 of 3,441
In Columbus
#123 of 224
public schools
In district
#56 of 114
Columbus City Schools District
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Shady Lane Elementary School
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About Shady Lane Elementary School
Shady Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District. Shady Lane Elementary School serves approximately 367 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Shady Lane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,787 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Shady Lane Elementary School show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Shady Lane Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Shady Lane Elementary School runs 24.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
52% of students at Shady Lane Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Shady Lane Elementary School — Students at Shady Lane Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Shady Lane Elementary School Compares
See how Shady Lane Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1444 Shady Lane Rd, Columbus, OH 43227
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shady Lane Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oakmont Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Leawood Elementary School (rated 5.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43227 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$45,314
Median Home Value
$134,300
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
Population
25,282
College Educated
14.5%
Homeownership
51.3%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.4%
Median Age
38.4
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| AIM Academy @ Belden Canton, OH | 4.7 |
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| Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School Columbus, OH | 4.7 |
| Clara E Westropp School Cleveland, OH | 4.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shady Lane Elementary School
What grades does Shady Lane Elementary School serve?
Shady Lane Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shady Lane Elementary School?
Shady Lane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Lane Elementary School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Lane Elementary School rank in OH?
Shady Lane Elementary School ranks #2,787 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Shady Lane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Lane 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 Shady Lane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Lane Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shady Lane Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shady Lane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Lane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shady Lane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5391
Resources & Links
District
Columbus City Schools District- District Enrollment
- 45,181
- Schools in District
- 116
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,308
- District Rank
- #56 of 114
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