Enrollment
321
Elementary
DISTRICT 335 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT·NCES 390438000693
Northtowne Elementary School
4767 Northtowne Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229 · (614) 365-5488 · Franklin County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.2:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 42 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 56 | 17% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
41.4%
OH avg 59.8% . +10.1pp since 2021
Math
31.7%
OH avg 56.1% . +12.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are up about 10 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 13 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 41.4% | 31.7% |
| 2023-24 | 39.1% | 18.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% | 19.4% |
| 2021-22 | 31.4% | 19.1% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Northtowne Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.7% | #1,311 of 1,569 | #147 of 199 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 41.4% | #1,226 of 1,569 | #126 of 199 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +11.3pp | #211 of 1,514 | #41 of 194 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 321 | #1,190 of 1,808 | #141 of 225 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.1:1 | #1,281 of 1,582 | #142 of 192 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.4% | #443 of 1,590 | #110 of 193 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
321
+27 (+9%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 374
Student : Teacher
20.1:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 321 | 16 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 299 | 15.5 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 304 | 16 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 294 | 18 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 321 | 16 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 295 | 13 | 22.7:1 | 100% (295) |
| 2010-11 | 300 | 17 | 17.6:1 | 86% (257) |
| 2000-01 | 323 | 16 | 20.2:1 | 45% (146) |
| 1990-91 | 374 | 16 | 23.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northtowne Elementary School.
About Northtowne Elementary School
Northtowne Elementary School is an elementary school located in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. School enrollment was 321 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 5. The average among elementary schools in Ohio is roughly 404 students; this school is 21% smaller than that.
Northtowne Elementary School falls under Columbus City Schools District, which has 115 schools enrolling 46,249 students.
At 62%, Black students outnumber all other groups at Northtowne Elementary School combined. It is also 21% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% multiracial, and 3% White. Franklin County's residents are about 23% Black, 38 points below the school's share. The chance that two students picked at random at Northtowne Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 56%.
With 16 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Northtowne Elementary School was 20.1:1. The 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio is lower than this school's figure.
Federal survey data for Franklin County show that median household income is about $75,176, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Northtowne Elementary School is among the 402 public schools in Franklin County.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary is located less than a tenth of a mile from Northtowne Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Northtowne Elementary School's location as City: Large.
Northtowne Elementary School had 294 students in 2020-21 and 321 in 2024-25, a 9% increase. The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.3:1 to 20.1:1 over the same years.
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Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,333,048
Census ACS
Median income
$75,176
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
402
195,359 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Oakland Park Alternative Elementary0.0 mi · 295
- Imagine Columbus Primary Academy0.4 mi · 283
- Northland High School0.5 mi · 1,029
- Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School0.5 mi · 462
- Columbus Bilingual Academy-North0.5 mi · 525
- Zenith Academy0.5 mi · 429
Frequently asked questions
About Northtowne Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Northtowne Elementary School?
Northtowne Elementary School enrolls approximately 321 students in grades PK-05.
Is Northtowne Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Northtowne Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Northtowne Elementary School have?
Northtowne Elementary School employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Northtowne Elementary School?
Student demographics at Northtowne Elementary School are roughly 3% White, 21% Hispanic, 62% Black, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Northtowne Elementary School?
Northtowne Elementary School is overseen by Columbus City Schools District in Franklin County.
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