Columbus City Schools District

District Overview
Headquartered at 270 E State Street in downtown Columbus, Ohio, the Columbus City Schools District is an active, traditional public school system serving a bustling large-city environment. As a non-charter district, it operates a vast educational network consisting of 116 operational schools that accommodate students across a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Positioned at the core of the Columbus metropolitan area, the district provides accessible public education and specialized programming tailored to meet the needs of families throughout the city.

Serving a student body of 46,515 learners, the district features a vibrant and diverse community spanning early childhood education through high school graduation. To effectively support its large enrollment, Columbus City Schools maintains a substantial operational foundation backed by more than 15,500 full-time equivalent personnel. This extensive workforce includes nearly 6,000 full-time equivalent teachers, over 900 instructional aides, and approximately 8,675 support staff members. This comprehensive staffing infrastructure ensures consistent classroom support, specialized assistance, and essential administrative resources dedicated to driving student success across the district.
116
Total Schools
46,515
Total Students
5,996.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus City Schools District
Demographic Student Count
White8,699
Hispanic9,116
Black23,757
Asian1,294
Two or More3,490
American Indian121
Pacific Islander38
  • Black
    23,757 (51.1%)
  • Hispanic
    9,116 (19.6%)
  • White
    8,699 (18.7%)
  • Two or More
    3,490 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    1,294 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    121 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    38 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Columbus City Schools District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary73
Middle18
High22
Other5
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:116
Students:46,515*
Teachers (FTE):5,996.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.8
Schools in Columbus City Schools District
Found 118 Schools