Brookside Elementary School

319 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School, located at 6700 McVey Blvd in Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving the Worthington City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to excel not only in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also in extracurricular areas that promote personal development.

The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a strong commitment to academic excellence. By leveraging modern educational resources and a dedicated teaching staff, Brookside Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. Its location in the Worthington district allows it to benefit from a collaborative educational framework that prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and a sense of belonging for every child.

319

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	55
Black	17
Asian	9
Two or More	25

White
213 (66.8%)
Hispanic
55 (17.2%)
Two or More
25 (7.8%)
Black
17 (5.3%)
Asian
9 (2.8%)

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:	Worthington City
Phone:	(614)450-5300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 40

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63