Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229

Charter School 721 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is a tuition-free, public community school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the Northern Columbus area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes personalized attention. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a student-centered approach, the academy aims to meet the diverse individual needs of its learners while helping them build a strong foundation for future academic success.

The school places a significant emphasis on building character and promoting a positive school culture, often integrating social-emotional learning with core academics. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Focus Learning Academy works to engage both students and their families through consistent communication and a commitment to community involvement. By blending a structured curriculum with a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens within their community.

721

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2
Black	711
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
711 (98.6%)
White
5 (0.7%)
Hispanic
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Phone:	(614)547-0920
Website:	http://focusacademynorth.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 71