Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arlington Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
86%
17%
White
8%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Arlington Park Elementary School?
253 students attend Arlington Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Arlington Park Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Park Elementary School?
Arlington Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arlington Park Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arlington Park Elementary School part of?
Arlington Park Elementary School is part of Columbus City School District.
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