High Point Elementary School

555 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

High Point Elementary School is a public school located in Gahanna, Ohio, and serves as part of the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. With a focus on academic achievement and personal development, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, High Point Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Gahanna community. The school places a high value on partnership with families and encourages parental involvement to enrich the student experience. By providing a range of extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to cultivate a safe and welcoming space where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their interests and build lasting connections with their peers and educators.

555

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Point Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	41
Black	80
Asian	19
Two or More	53

White
362 (65.2%)
Black
80 (14.4%)
Two or More
53 (9.5%)
Hispanic
41 (7.4%)
Asian
19 (3.4%)

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:	Gahanna-Jefferson City
Phone:	(614)478-5545
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 72

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 90