Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Summary:

Oakland Park Alternative Elementary is a PK-5 elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 279 students. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which is ranked 679 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakland Park Alternative Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools with a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates on state tests are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.7% to 50.0% over the past few years, which is much higher than the surrounding schools like Clinton Elementary School and Indianola Informal K-8 School, which have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, Oakland Park Alternative Elementary's per-student spending of $11,551 in the 2018-2019 school year is higher than the surrounding schools, but this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, male, and special education students, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of Ohio elementary schools for these subgroups. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on improving attendance and engagement among students and families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3392 Atwood Ter
       Columbus, OH  43224-3381


(614) 365-6058

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1371st of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.5%
White:
27.6%
Two or more races:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Compare Details Oakland Park Alternative Elementary ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.79. (See more...)
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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:

Oakland Park Alternative Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Park Alternative Elementary 1371st of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Oakland Park Alternative Elementary 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 Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.90 664th 1471 54.9%
2005 63.96 610th 1501 59.4%
2006 49.82 940th 1504 37.5%
2007 43.37 1111th 1609 31.0%
2008 42.29 1125th 1582 28.9%
2009 36.51 1220th 1610 24.2%
2010 39.82 1214th 1662 27.0%
2011 42.90 1206th 1686 28.5%
2012 32.99 1328th 1709 22.3%
2013 23.58 1388th 1701 18.4%
2014 17.04 1448th 1687 14.2%
2015 29.14 1274th 1684 24.3%
2016 16.69 1397th 1678 16.7%
2017 17.29 1367th 1651 17.2%
2018 15.09 1390th 1636 15.0%
2019 12.64 1462nd 1676 12.8%
2021 13.02 1336th 1610 17.0%
2022 20.23 1242nd 1588 21.8%
2023 12.61 1357th 1596 15.0%
2024 11.79 1371st 1577 13.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.14 885th 900 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 1241st 1465 15.3%
2019 17.87 1267th 1465 13.5%
2021 15.82 1156th 1404 17.7%
2022 26.95 1067th 1419 24.8%
2023 16.24 1214th 1447 16.1%
2024 14.39 1283rd 1484 13.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.82 1414th 1518 6.9%
2019 5.98 1415th 1502 5.8%
2021 8.04 1318th 1467 10.2%
2022 22.10 1161st 1488 22.0%
2023 12.26 1264th 1483 14.8%
2024 9.64 1312th 1466 10.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.24 761st 1021 25.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.27 1230th 1536 19.9%
2019 22.19 1248th 1535 18.7%
2021 10.74 1281st 1499 14.5%
2022 15.11 1256th 1518 17.3%
2023 8.23 1364th 1498 8.9%
2024 10.95 1310th 1485 11.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.39 376th 598 37.1%
2019 36.69 382nd 605 36.9%
2021 35.75 297th 533 44.3%
2022 30.06 418th 601 30.4%
2023 16.11 552nd 610 9.5%
2024 21.62 501st 603 16.9%
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Rank History for White students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.84 1266th 1309 3.3%
2019 4.84 1224th 1271 3.7%
2021 7.84 1147th 1249 8.2%
2022 22.63 1051st 1242 15.4%
2023 16.75 1073rd 1215 11.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 166 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1989 200 168 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 195 170 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 193 174 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 186 180 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 175 166 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 164 169 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 159 182 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 159 182 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 146 170 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 148 166 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 146 156 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 159 176 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2001 158 194 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 124 197 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 124 197 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 128 194 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 113 188 6 4 0 n/a n/a 2 313
2006 110 196 4 3 0 n/a n/a 6 319
2007 73 211 2 3 0 n/a n/a 10 299
2008 67 245 2 3 0 n/a n/a 9 326
2009 77 258 1 7 0 n/a n/a 11 354
2010 75 237 1 7 0 n/a n/a 15 335
2011 78 232 0 7 0 1 18 0 336
2012 85 229 0 4 0 0 17 0 335
2013 102 220 0 10 0 0 12 0 344
2014 100 222 0 9 0 0 19 0 350
2015 107 204 3 12 0 0 21 0 347
2016 91 197 2 11 0 0 31 0 332
2017 99 192 2 9 0 0 28 0 330
2018 98 187 4 18 0 0 31 0 338
2019 86 191 4 20 0 0 34 0 335
2020 105 168 2 25 0 0 33 0 333
2021 95 149 3 21 0 0 32 0 300
2022 90 134 3 17 0 0 29 0 273
2023 77 138 1 20 1 0 42 0 279

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 Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 14.0 26.1 0
1989 371 14.0 26.5 n/a
1990 367 14.0 26.2 n/a
1991 369 15.0 24.6 n/a
1992 370 15.0 24.6 19.2
1993 345 15.0 23.0 24.1
1994 339 15.0 22.6 22.4
1995 344 14.0 24.6 0
1996 344 14.0 24.6 0
1997 319 14.0 22.8 29.5
1998 318 15.5 20.5 31.4
1999 306 13.0 23.5 43.5
2000 337 16.0 21.1 39.5
2001 358 15.0 23.9 36.6
2002 335 15.5 21.6 43.3
2003 335 15.5 21.6 43.3
2004 338 17.5 19.3 39.6
2005 313 14.5 21.6 34.7
2006 319 13.5 23.6 38.3
2007 299 15.0 19.9 51.6
2008 326 14.5 22.5 n/a
2009 354 17.0 20.8 68.8
2010 335 18.0 18.6 64.1
2011 336 18.0 18.6 67.9
2012 335 18.0 18.6 64.8
2013 344 16.0 21.5 68.6
2014 350 17.0 20.5 70.6
2015 347 n/a n/a 92.8
2016 332 16.0 20.7 97
2017 330 16.0 20.6 n/a
2018 338 17.0 19.8 n/a
2019 335 17.0 19.7 n/a
2020 333 17.0 19.5 n/a
2021 300 18.0 16.6 n/a
2022 273 17.0 16.0 n/a
2023 279 18.0 15.5 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 Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 14.0 26.1 0
1989 371 14.0 26.5 n/a
1990 367 14.0 26.2 n/a
1991 369 15.0 24.6 n/a
1992 370 15.0 24.6 19.2
1993 345 15.0 23.0 24.1
1994 339 15.0 22.6 22.4
1995 344 14.0 24.6 0
1996 344 14.0 24.6 0
1997 319 14.0 22.8 29.5
1998 318 15.5 20.5 31.4
1999 306 13.0 23.5 43.5
2000 337 16.0 21.1 39.5
2001 358 15.0 23.9 36.6
2002 335 15.5 21.6 43.3
2003 335 15.5 21.6 43.3
2004 338 17.5 19.3 39.6
2005 313 14.5 21.6 34.7
2006 319 13.5 23.6 38.3
2007 299 15.0 19.9 51.6
2008 326 14.5 22.5 n/a
2009 354 17.0 20.8 68.8
2010 335 18.0 18.6 64.1
2011 336 18.0 18.6 67.9
2012 335 18.0 18.6 64.8
2013 344 16.0 21.5 68.6
2014 350 17.0 20.5 70.6
2015 347 n/a n/a 92.8
2016 332 16.0 20.7 97
2017 330 16.0 20.6 n/a
2018 338 17.0 19.8 n/a
2019 335 17.0 19.7 n/a
2020 333 17.0 19.5 n/a
2021 300 18.0 16.6 n/a
2022 273 17.0 16.0 n/a
2023 279 18.0 15.5 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 Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,551
2022 $13,169
2023 $13,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

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 1462nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1357th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)32.626.8
 5.8%
   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 (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)32.629.3
 3.3%
   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 (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)51.924.2
 27.7%
   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 (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)38.533.3
 5.2%
   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 (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)2018.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Columbus City Schools District)31.428.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)3227
 5%
   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 (Oakland Park Alternative Elementary)4640.5
 5.5%
   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 Students335279
 16.7%
African American191138
 27.7%
American Indian01
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander00
White8677
 10.5%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%


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Oakland Park Alternative Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Ohio elementary schools.

Students at Oakland Park Alternative Elementary are 49% African American, 28% White, 15% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Oakland Park Alternative Elementary.


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