At a glance
Reported students
364
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
East Columbus Elementary School: 364 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about East Columbus Elementary School
East Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Columbus. It is one of 116 current school records connected to Columbus City Schools District. NCES reports 364 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.8%). English learners represent 33.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking East Columbus Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.1%
- Hispanic39.8%
- Black46.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbus City Schools District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parsons Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)
Elementary · Grades PK–06
369 reported students
Burroughs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
371 reported students
West Broad Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Siebert Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
Columbus Africentric Early College ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
Public schools near East Columbus Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Africentric Early College ES Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 374 | 0.8 mi |
| Maryland Elementary School Elementary · Bexley City | PK–05 | 333 | 0.8 mi |
| Broadleigh Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | 01–05 | 302 | 0.9 mi |
| Columbus Performance Academy Elementary · Charter · Columbus Performance Academy | KG–08 | 144 | 1 mi |
| Columbus Noor Academy Elementary · Charter · Columbus Noor Academy | KG–06 | 37 | 1.4 mi |
| South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 233 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Columbus Elementary School
What grades does East Columbus Elementary School serve?
East Columbus Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Columbus City Schools District.
How many students attend East Columbus Elementary School?
East Columbus Elementary School reported 364 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 331 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Columbus Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 364 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Columbus Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Columbus Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbus City Schools District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is East Columbus Elementary School in?
East Columbus Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools District, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 116 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Columbus Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus Africentric Early College ES (0.8 mi), Maryland Elementary School (0.8 mi), Broadleigh Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.