Weinland Park Elementary School

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Weinland Park Elementary School, located in the heart of the Weinland Park neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a part of the Columbus City Schools district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student body, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission is centered on creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of their urban neighborhood.

Beyond the classroom, Weinland Park Elementary is notable for its deep integration with the surrounding community. Because the neighborhood has undergone significant revitalization efforts over the past decade, the school often serves as a hub for collaborative partnerships with local organizations, nearby universities, and social service agencies. These partnerships help provide students with additional resources, mentorship, and extracurricular programming, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap and foster a culture of stability and engagement for both the students and their families.

279

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weinland Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	18
Black	214
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

Black
214 (76.7%)
Two or More
25 (9.0%)
White
21 (7.5%)
Hispanic
18 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)365-5321
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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 25

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 42