Below Average
#2935 of 3,441 schools in OH
Zenith Academy East
Elementary School · Zenith Academy East · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2261 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zenith Academy East score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Zenith Academy East 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$50,599
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Arts & Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Performance Academy EastlandCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Eastland Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Leawood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 297 | 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.
Zenith Academy East
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Zenith Academy East is listed in Zenith Academy East; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zenith Academy East
Zenith Academy East is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Zenith Academy East, serving approximately 139 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,935 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zenith Academy East
What grades does Zenith Academy East serve?
Zenith Academy East serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Zenith Academy East?
Zenith Academy East has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zenith Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Zenith Academy East is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zenith Academy East rank in OH?
Zenith Academy East ranks #2,935 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Zenith Academy East's MySchoolScout rating?
Zenith Academy East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Zenith Academy East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zenith Academy East has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Zenith Academy East a charter school?
Yes, Zenith Academy East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Zenith Academy East a Title I school?
No, Zenith Academy East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zenith Academy East?
97.8% of students at Zenith Academy East qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (614) 577-0997
- Area population (ZIP 43232)
- 46,844
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
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 43232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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