Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

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Devonshire Alternative Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 440 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Devonshire Alternative Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 19.1% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 64% and the district average of 31.5%. Devonshire Alternative also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 46.7% in the 2020-2021 school year, much higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Devonshire Alternative to other nearby schools within the Columbus City Schools District, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student demographics. For instance, Parkmoor Elementary, located just 1.55 miles away, outperforms Devonshire Alternative across multiple academic measures, despite serving a similar student population. The school's designation as an "Alternative" elementary school may indicate the presence of specialized programs or approaches that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6286 Ambleside Dr
       Columbus, OH  43229-1984


(614) 365-5335

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1328th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Devonshire Alternative Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodward Park Middle School
High:    Beechcroft High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.3%
Hispanic:
35.5%
White:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Devonshire Alternative Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Devonshire Alternative Elementary School 1328th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Devonshire Alternative Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Columbus City Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Schools District 679th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.81 1195th 1471 18.8%
2005 22.64 1273rd 1501 15.2%
2006 15.67 1343rd 1504 10.7%
2007 29.46 1297th 1609 19.4%
2008 52.78 965th 1582 39.0%
2009 48.31 1080th 1610 32.9%
2010 32.72 1286th 1662 22.6%
2011 44.31 1186th 1686 29.7%
2012 42.56 1215th 1709 28.9%
2013 34.88 1278th 1701 24.9%
2014 33.64 1275th 1687 24.4%
2015 33.18 1230th 1684 27.0%
2016 24.09 1287th 1678 23.3%
2017 24.02 1279th 1651 22.5%
2018 33.68 1188th 1636 27.4%
2019 15.98 1411th 1676 15.8%
2021 10.74 1389th 1610 13.7%
2022 16.32 1285th 1588 19.1%
2023 16.73 1292nd 1596 19.0%
2024 14.89 1328th 1577 15.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.15 108th 166 34.9%
2019 11.10 144th 154 6.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 69th 174 60.3%
2019 24.31 141st 169 16.6%
2021 18.84 150th 183 18.0%
2022 19.86 179th 213 16.0%
2023 25.74 187th 239 21.8%
2024 16.61 235th 258 8.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.37 947th 1465 35.4%
2019 22.74 1210th 1465 17.4%
2021 12.50 1229th 1404 12.5%
2022 21.56 1118th 1419 21.2%
2023 22.11 1145th 1447 20.9%
2024 18.58 1229th 1484 17.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.49 1068th 1518 29.6%
2019 23.27 1201st 1502 20.0%
2021 9.56 1282nd 1467 12.6%
2022 15.45 1229th 1488 17.4%
2023 13.24 1246th 1483 16.0%
2024 14.19 1247th 1466 14.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.28 641st 1021 37.2%
2019 25.32 767th 956 19.8%
2021 20.34 684th 765 10.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 150th 759 80.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 1199th 1536 21.9%
2019 10.47 1381st 1535 10.0%
2021 6.68 1385th 1499 7.6%
2022 11.52 1312th 1518 13.6%
2023 14.35 1257th 1498 16.1%
2024 12.34 1295th 1485 12.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.49 195th 598 67.4%
2019 41.17 354th 605 41.5%
2021 27.75 380th 533 28.7%
2022 37.40 341st 601 43.3%
2023 36.93 364th 610 40.3%
2024 36.61 358th 603 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.70 127th 239 46.9%
2019 17.04 207th 228 9.2%
2021 14.66 168th 189 11.1%
2022 21.18 173rd 216 19.9%
2023 28.16 163rd 233 30.0%
2024 19.95 197th 234 15.8%
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Rank History for White students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.44 1111th 1309 15.1%
2019 13.50 1170th 1271 7.9%
2022 18.77 1091st 1242 12.2%
2023 7.07 1143rd 1215 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a teacher
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Open Quote I am a teacher at Devonshire. I've had experiences at several other schools, and Devonshire is a unique and wonderful school.

Our Project Adventure curriculum separates us from other schools in the Columbus area. We operate with an experiential learning cycle, and spend more time "doing" than other schools. All grades participate in an indoor climbing unit, and also attend overnight camp. These experiences create fabulous memories, and offer a really unique learning opportunity.

Devonshire is truly a diverse school. In my class this year alone, I have 9 nationalities represented. How cool!

My coworkers are committed, caring professionals. We are always striving to be the best we can be. We have great resources, both in material items and the people in the building.

Devonshire is a great place to be! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 185 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 281 191 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 296 222 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 310 216 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 299 225 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 300 233 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 280 260 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 274 264 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 274 264 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 254 242 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 253 229 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 251 265 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 223 284 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 239 304 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 211 298 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 211 298 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 219 311 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 187 302 4 35 0 n/a n/a 4 532
2006 153 300 5 38 0 n/a n/a 16 512
2007 141 295 6 47 0 n/a n/a 24 513
2008 126 290 8 49 0 n/a n/a 30 503
2009 109 270 12 51 0 n/a n/a 45 487
2010 105 265 13 58 2 n/a n/a 43 486
2011 114 241 6 72 0 0 40 0 473
2012 119 224 5 69 0 0 35 0 452
2013 104 243 4 79 0 0 36 0 466
2014 101 265 4 79 0 0 49 0 498
2015 103 257 5 86 0 0 47 0 498
2016 91 268 9 103 0 0 42 0 513
2017 87 250 9 119 0 0 41 0 506
2018 88 250 15 136 0 0 39 0 528
2019 81 241 10 148 0 0 41 0 521
2020 73 227 9 155 0 0 36 0 500
2021 62 196 8 151 0 1 35 0 453
2022 56 187 15 156 0 1 32 0 447
2023 54 186 10 156 0 1 33 0 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 23.0 21.0 0
1989 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1990 520 23.0 22.6 n/a
1991 530 26.0 20.3 n/a
1992 526 25.0 21.0 30.6
1993 535 26.0 20.6 33.6
1994 543 29.0 18.7 35
1995 544 26.0 20.9 0
1996 544 26.0 20.9 0
1997 502 22.0 22.8 40
1998 488 23.0 21.2 37.3
1999 523 25.0 20.9 46.8
2000 512 26.0 19.7 52.5
2001 572 27.5 20.8 53.1
2002 535 30.0 17.8 53.5
2003 535 30.0 17.8 53.5
2004 562 25.0 22.5 53.6
2005 532 28.0 19.0 37.5
2006 512 23.5 21.8 53.2
2007 513 24.5 20.9 54.8
2008 503 21.5 23.4 n/a
2009 487 26.0 18.7 78.3
2010 486 24.0 20.2 68.2
2011 473 25.0 18.9 70
2012 452 25.0 18.0 69.2
2013 466 24.0 19.4 69.5
2014 498 26.0 19.1 67.5
2015 498 n/a n/a 87.8
2016 513 29.0 17.6 85.2
2017 506 30.0 16.8 n/a
2018 528 27.0 19.5 n/a
2019 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
2020 500 25.0 20.0 n/a
2021 453 26.0 17.4 n/a
2022 447 26.0 17.1 n/a
2023 440 25.0 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 23.0 21.0 0
1989 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1990 520 23.0 22.6 n/a
1991 530 26.0 20.3 n/a
1992 526 25.0 21.0 30.6
1993 535 26.0 20.6 33.6
1994 543 29.0 18.7 35
1995 544 26.0 20.9 0
1996 544 26.0 20.9 0
1997 502 22.0 22.8 40
1998 488 23.0 21.2 37.3
1999 523 25.0 20.9 46.8
2000 512 26.0 19.7 52.5
2001 572 27.5 20.8 53.1
2002 535 30.0 17.8 53.5
2003 535 30.0 17.8 53.5
2004 562 25.0 22.5 53.6
2005 532 28.0 19.0 37.5
2006 512 23.5 21.8 53.2
2007 513 24.5 20.9 54.8
2008 503 21.5 23.4 n/a
2009 487 26.0 18.7 78.3
2010 486 24.0 20.2 68.2
2011 473 25.0 18.9 70
2012 452 25.0 18.0 69.2
2013 466 24.0 19.4 69.5
2014 498 26.0 19.1 67.5
2015 498 n/a n/a 87.8
2016 513 29.0 17.6 85.2
2017 506 30.0 16.8 n/a
2018 528 27.0 19.5 n/a
2019 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
2020 500 25.0 20.0 n/a
2021 453 26.0 17.4 n/a
2022 447 26.0 17.1 n/a
2023 440 25.0 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,501
2022 $12,243
2023 $14,078

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Devonshire Alternative Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1411th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1292nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)38.832.8
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)39.328.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)47.137.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)4334.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)48.242.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)48.132.8
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)31.336.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)41.234.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)20.525.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Columbus City Schools District)31.428.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)36.119
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus City Schools District)31.124.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Devonshire Alternative Elementary School)54.240.7
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbus City Schools District)46.944
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521440
 15.5%
African American241186
 22.8%
American Indian00
Asian1010
Hispanic148156
 5.4%
Pacific Islander01
White8154
 33.3%
Two or More Races4133
 19.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Devonshire Alternative Elementary School.

Devonshire Alternative Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Ohio elementary schools.

Students at Devonshire Alternative Elementary School are 42% African American, 35% Hispanic, 12% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Devonshire Alternative Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodward Park Middle School
High : Beechcroft High School


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