D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Parsons Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3231 Lee Ellen Pl, Columbus, OH 43207
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 24th percentile
Resources
A
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
372
Students
enrolled
21.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%9/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%24/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.76 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% 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 −5 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 proficiency39% (−23 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−19 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
White37%42%reading -38 pts, math -36 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading -10 pts, math -27 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading -19 pts, math -17 pts9th 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 3231 Lee Ellen Pl
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43207
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438005313
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43207

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,748
Per Capita Income $28,277
Poverty Rate 11.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 85.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,400
Median Rent $1,035
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Parsons Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.2%
Black 25.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.8%
Two or More Races 11.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 372
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Parsons Elementary School?
Parsons Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Parsons Elementary School?
Parsons Elementary School has 372 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1.
What grades does Parsons Elementary School serve?
Parsons Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Parsons Elementary School receive per student?
Parsons Elementary School receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Parsons Elementary School in 43207 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,542
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,317
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
39.4%

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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