International Acad Of Columbus

Charter School 313 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The International Academy of Columbus (IAC) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the Northland area of Columbus, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing strong character traits.

Beyond its core curriculum, the International Academy of Columbus integrates technology into the classroom to prepare students for a digital-forward future. The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and maintaining small class sizes to ensure personalized attention for each student. By combining structured educational goals with extracurricular opportunities, the IAC aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in high school and beyond.

313

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International Acad Of Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	2
Black	268

Black
268 (85.6%)
White
43 (13.7%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)

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:	International Acad Of Columbus
Phone:	(614)794-0643
Website:	http://www.iac-school.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
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 26

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 51