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Winterset Elementary School

Elementary School · Columbus City Schools District

4776 Winterset Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

Enrollment

293

Student-Teacher

17.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#1,784 of 3,441

In Columbus

#45 of 224

public schools

In district

#13 of 114

Columbus City Schools District

Academic performance

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Winterset Elementary School

6.3/10

Elementary School in Columbus · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Winterset Elementary School

Winterset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District. Winterset Elementary School serves approximately 293 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Winterset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Winterset Elementary School show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

45% of students at Winterset 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism45.4%

Winterset Elementary School — Students at Winterset Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 71.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 73.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
51.2%
ELA
63.5%

* 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: 5.6/10.

How Winterset Elementary School Compares

See how Winterset Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
48th percentile in OH
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.4%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

4776 Winterset Dr, Columbus, OH 43220

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Winterset Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Greensview Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Upper Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is TREE OF LIFE-INDIANOLA BRANCH CLINTONVILLE CAMPUS (rated 9.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Windermere Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Upper Arlington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Centennial High School Columbus 0.5 mi 4.6
Noble Academy-Columbus Columbus 0.5 mi 4.5
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER Columbus 0.6 mi 8.0
Greensview Elementary School Upper Arlington 0.7 mi 9.5
Gables Elementary School Columbus 1.0 mi 5.2
Ridgeview Middle School Columbus 1.1 mi 4.7
OUR LADY OF BETHLEHEM SCHOOL & CHILDCARE Columbus 1.2 mi
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion Columbus 1.4 mi 8.1
ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL Columbus 1.6 mi 6.3
Hastings Middle School Upper Arlington 1.6 mi 7.8
Burbank Early Childhood School Upper 1.4 mi
Whetstone High School Columbus 1.5 mi 3.5
Daniel Wright Elementary School Columbus 1.7 mi 8.1
Windermere Elementary School Upper Arlington 1.7 mi 8.6
MOUNTVIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Columbus 1.9 mi
Great River Connections Academy Columbus 2.0 mi 5.2
Cranbrook Elementary School Columbus 2.3 mi 5.6
Upper Arlington Online Academy Upper Arlington 2.5 mi 4.9
Upper Arlington High School Upper Arlington 2.6 mi 7.9
TREE OF LIFE-INDIANOLA BRANCH CLINTONVILLE CAMPUS Columbus 2.1 mi 9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,090

Median Home Value

$463,200

Median Rent

$1,202/mo

Population

29,715

College Educated

63.4%

Homeownership

50.2%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

36.7

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Bundy Elementary School Wellston, OH 6.3
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Crim Elementary School Bowling Green, OH 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Winterset Elementary School

What grades does Winterset Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Winterset Elementary School?

Winterset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterset Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winterset Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winterset Elementary School rank in OH?

Winterset Elementary School ranks #1,784 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Winterset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winterset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Winterset Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winterset Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winterset Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Winterset Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.4%

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