Larson Middle School

453 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Larson Middle School, located in the Grandview Heights City School District at 1240 Oakland Ave, Columbus, OH, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. It is well-regarded for its commitment to both core academics and the social-emotional development of its students, striving to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education through a balanced curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Larson Middle School prides itself on being an integral part of the Grandview Heights community. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a relatively small student body, the school is able to maintain a personalized learning atmosphere, allowing teachers to provide focused attention and build meaningful relationships with their students as they navigate their middle school years.

453

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
407 (89.8%)
Two or More
22 (4.9%)
Hispanic
14 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grandview Heights Schools
Phone:	(614)485-4100
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 84