Brentnell Alternative Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
89%
17%
White
8%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brentnell Alternative Elementary School?
286 students attend Brentnell Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brentnell Alternative Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentnell Alternative Elementary School?
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brentnell Alternative Elementary School offer ?
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brentnell Alternative Elementary School part of?
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School is part of Columbus City School District.
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