Binns Elementary School

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Binns Elementary School, located in the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, social-emotional development, and the personal growth of its student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Binns Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Hilltop community, often serving as a central hub for families and neighborhood engagement. The school staff works to cultivate an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their community. Through various programs and a dedicated teaching faculty, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that helps students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

299

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Binns Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	50
Black	73
Asian	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
130 (43.5%)
Black
73 (24.4%)
Hispanic
50 (16.7%)
Two or More
33 (11.0%)
Asian
12 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5911
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52