At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549.5
Finland Elementary School: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
16.9:1 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
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Finland Elementary School
Finland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Columbus. It is one of 34 current school records connected to South-Western City. NCES reports 371 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to 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 White (41.5%) and Black (25.3%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. 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 Finland Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.89 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.5%
- Hispanic21.6%
- Black25.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
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 South-Western City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Darbydale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
405 reported students
Richard Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
423 reported students
Monterey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
425 reported students
Highland Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
475 reported students
East Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
257 reported students
West Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
488 reported students
Public schools near Finland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Harmon Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | PK–04 | 589 | 0.5 mi |
| East Franklin Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | PK–04 | 257 | 0.6 mi |
| Lindbergh Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 267 | 1.5 mi |
| West Mound Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 316 | 1.5 mi |
| Sagewood Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Sagewood Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 141 | 1.6 mi |
| Columbus Bilingual West Elementary · Charter · Columbus Bilingual West | KG–06 | 64 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Finland Elementary School
What grades does Finland Elementary School serve?
Finland Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South-Western City.
How many students attend Finland Elementary School?
Finland Elementary School reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Finland Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 371 students and 21.89 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 Finland Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Finland Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South-Western City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Finland Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Finland Elementary School in?
Finland Elementary School is part of South-Western City, based in Grove City, OH, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Finland Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James A Harmon Elementary School (0.5 mi), East Franklin Elementary School (0.6 mi), Lindbergh Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.