East Bridge Academy of Excellence

www.eastbridgeedu.org/

Charter School 126 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

East Bridge Academy of Excellence, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school committed to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment for students in grades K-8. The academy focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations, aiming to prepare its student body for long-term success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development. By maintaining a focus on excellence, the school seeks to bridge educational gaps and ensure that all students have the tools necessary to thrive in high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement as pillars of student achievement. East Bridge Academy utilizes a data-driven instructional approach, allowing teachers to personalize learning experiences based on individual student needs. By integrating modern educational practices with a supportive campus culture, the academy strives to create a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and as responsible citizens within the Columbus community.

126

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Bridge Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1
Black	118
Two or More	2

Black
118 (93.7%)
White
5 (4.0%)
Two or More
2 (1.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.8%)

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:	East Bridge Academy of Excellence
Phone:	(614)987-2345
Website:	http://www.eastbridgeedu.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 11

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 16