Northtowne Elementary School

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northtowne Elementary School, located on Northtowne Boulevard in Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving students within the Columbus City Schools district. As part of Ohio’s largest school district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the 43229 zip code, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

The school operates as a central community hub, reflecting the urban landscape of northern Columbus. Like many schools in the Columbus City Schools system, Northtowne is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students through various district-wide initiatives, including social-emotional learning programs, literacy development, and preparation for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians looking for specific data on school performance, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details are encouraged to visit the official Columbus City Schools website or contact the administrative office directly.

321

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northtowne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	68
Black	198
Asian	26
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
198 (61.7%)
Hispanic
68 (21.2%)
Asian
26 (8.1%)
Two or More
17 (5.3%)
White
11 (3.4%)
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)365-5488
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 56