D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Highland Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 40 S Highland Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
5.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Ohio
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
294
Students
enrolled
21.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1005.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−35 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−32 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -45 pts, math -48 pts1st percentile (list)
Black25%35%reading -20 pts, math -8 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -17 pts, math -30 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -29 pts, math -32 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 40 S Highland Ave
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43223
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438000649
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43223

Understanding the community around Highland Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,097
Per Capita Income $22,473
Poverty Rate 20.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%
High School or Higher 76.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $103,800
Median Rent $960
Owner-Occupied 47.8%
Renter-Occupied 52.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highland Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 27.9%
Hispanic/Latino 28.6%
Black 28.2%
Two or More Races 15.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 294
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 294 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School serve?
Highland Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highland Elementary School receive per student?
Highland Elementary School receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highland Elementary School in 43223 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,060
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,444
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
52.2%

Other Schools in 43223

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026