Indian Springs Elementary School

396 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Indian Springs Elementary School, located in the North Broadway area of Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It serves a diverse student body and utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through collaborative projects and enrichment activities.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its historic building and its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which plays a significant role in organizing extracurricular events and supporting classroom initiatives. Indian Springs places a high priority on the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and character growth. With its central location in the Clintonville area, the school remains a focal point for local families, often collaborating with nearby community organizations to provide a holistic educational experience.

396

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	35
Black	93
Asian	4
Two or More	47

White
217 (54.8%)
Black
93 (23.5%)
Two or More
47 (11.9%)
Hispanic
35 (8.8%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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)365-6032
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 55