Kids Care Elementary

Kids Care Elementary is the sole public charter school serving grades K-5 in Columbus, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (59.69%) and Hispanic (36.43%), with a small percentage of White students (3.88%). Despite the school's efforts, Kids Care Elementary has consistently struggled with academic achievement, with test scores falling below the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Ohio State Tests ranged from 0% in 5th grade Science to 55.6% in 3rd grade Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64% and 62.1%, respectively.

The school's performance has been consistently low, with Kids Care Elementary ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools in the past three school years. Additionally, the school faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.1%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $6,923, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 12.9, which is lower than the state average.

The data suggests that addressing the unique needs of Kids Care Elementary's diverse student population, improving attendance and engagement, and implementing targeted interventions to boost academic achievement could be crucial steps in improving the overall educational outcomes for students at this school. As the only public charter school serving grades K-5 in the Kids Care Elementary district, the success of this school is vital for the educational opportunities available to the community.