Excellent
#598 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 17% in state
Valley Forge Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1321 Urban Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Forge Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Valley Forge 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$53,430
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43229; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| East Bridge Academy of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Maize Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Parkmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 302 | Compare → |
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.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Valley Forge Elementary School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Forge Elementary School
Valley Forge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Forge Elementary School
What grades does Valley Forge Elementary School serve?
Valley Forge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Valley Forge Elementary School?
Valley Forge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Forge Elementary School rank in OH?
Valley Forge Elementary School ranks #598 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Valley Forge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Forge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Valley Forge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Forge Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Forge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Valley Forge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Forge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Valley Forge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5648
- Area population (ZIP 43229)
- 54,237
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 43229; 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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