Enrollment
127
Combined
DISTRICT 121 · STATE 712
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OHIO DEAF AND BLIND EDUCATION SERVICES·NCES 391005810881
Ohio School for the Deaf
500 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43214 · (614) 752-1152 · Franklin County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL127 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
4.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 4.7:1 · STATE 25.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
68 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 2% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 4% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 9 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 7 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 8% |
| Grade 12 | 48 | 38% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · 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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Ohio School for the Deaf ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 127 | #32 of 40 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.5% | #2 of 7 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 127 | 26 | 4.9:1 | 54% (68) |
| 2023-24 | 125 | 28.5 | 4.4:1 | 39% (49) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ohio School for the Deaf.
About Ohio School for the Deaf
Ohio School for the Deaf is a combined-grade school with a street address in Columbus, Ohio. Students in kindergarten through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 127 students. For comparison, combined schools in Ohio average about 712 students.
Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services has 3 schools; together they serve 260 students.
White students make up a majority at Ohio School for the Deaf, at 53%. The next largest groups are 20% Black, 13% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 5% Asian. The school's diversity index is 66%, meaning two students picked at random have a 66% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A ratio of 4.9:1 comes from the school's 26 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 20.9 students per teacher below the 25.8:1 average for combined schools in Ohio. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 54% in 2024-25. Compared with the 41% average for public schools in Franklin County, the school's rate is higher.
In Franklin County (population about 1,333,048), the median household income is $75,176, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 42%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Ohio School for the Deaf is one of 402 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is Early Learning Center, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Large.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Ohio School for the Deaf. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services
- Ohio State School for the BlindCombined · 114 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 19 students
Other schools in Columbus
- KIPP ColumbusCombined · 1,945 students
- Worthington Kilbourne High SchoolHigh · 1,623 students
- Great River Connections AcademyCombined · 1,608 students
- Franklin Heights High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
- Northland High SchoolHigh · 1,029 students
- Hamilton Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,028 students
Nearby schools
- Early Learning Center0.0 mi · 19
- Ohio State School for the Blind0.5 mi · 114
- East Bridge Academy of Excellence0.6 mi · 126
- Focus North High School0.6 mi · 202
- Colerain Elementary School0.7 mi · 181
- World Language Middle School0.8 mi · 536
Frequently asked questions
About Ohio School for the DeafHow large is Ohio School for the Deaf?
Ohio School for the Deaf enrolls approximately 127 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Ohio School for the Deaf serve?
Ohio School for the Deaf serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Ohio School for the Deaf?
Approximately 4.9:1 students per teacher at Ohio School for the Deaf.
What is the student diversity at Ohio School for the Deaf?
Student demographics at Ohio School for the Deaf are roughly 53% White, 13% Hispanic, 20% Black, 5% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Ohio School for the Deaf?
Ohio School for the Deaf is overseen by Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services in Franklin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.