Minerva France Elementary School

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Minerva France Elementary School ranks 645 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Minerva France Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Westerville City School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong performance for specific subgroups, and comparatively low chronic absenteeism rate.

Minerva France has a diverse student body, with 41.51% African American, 19.62% Asian, and 10% Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Westerville City School District and the state of Ohio averages, but it ranks 13th out of 603 Ohio elementary schools for African American students and 64th out of 258 for English Language Learner students, both with a 4- or 5-star rating. Additionally, Minerva France has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.4%, lower than nearby Huber Ridge Elementary (20.9%) and Hawthorne Elementary (20.1%).

While Minerva France's overall academic performance is slightly below the district and state averages, the school's strengths in supporting specific subgroups and its low chronic absenteeism rate suggest it could serve as a model for other schools in the area. By addressing areas for improvement, such as its 1-star rating for Special Education students, and leveraging its diverse student population and effective practices, Minerva France has the potential to continue enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.

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Public K-5

4990 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231-1500

(614) 797-7500

District: Westerville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
645^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.5%

White:

21.1%

Asian:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Minerva France Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minerva France Elementary School 645^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Minerva France Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Westerville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Westerville City 255^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.12	671^st	1596	58.0%
2024	65.48	645^th	1577	59.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.58	56^th	239	76.6%
2024	69.65	64^th	258	75.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.94	708^th	900	21.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.72	233^rd	1447	83.9%
2024	74.18	326^th	1484	78.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.55	736^th	1483	50.4%
2024	61.20	656^th	1466	55.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.65	497^th	1498	66.8%
2024	67.55	543^rd	1485	63.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.74	51^st	80	36.3%
2024	37.85	62^nd	81	23.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.80	28^th	610	95.4%
2024	94.27	13^th	603	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.99	430^th	1215	64.6%
2024	59.66	548^th	1190	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Minerva France Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	112	220	104	53	0	0	41	0	530

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Minerva France Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	530	25.4	20.8	61.3

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 Minerva France Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	530	25.4	20.8	61.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Minerva France Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2023	$10,510

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Minerva France Elementary School	Public	K-5	4990 Farview Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(614) 797-7500	530	25	20.8	61.3%	112 (21.1%)	220 (41.5%)	53 (10.0%)	104 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.7%)	65.5	645^th of 1577 public elementary schools	59.1%		65.1	671^st of 1596 public elementary schools	58.0%	26	63.9		69.3	84.4	62.5				61.4	78.9	72.2				$10,510
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	K-5	5001 Farview Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 797-7130	543	25	21.4	59.3%	157 (28.9%)	218 (40.1%)	55 (10.1%)	30 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (15.3%)	51.7	899^th of 1577 public elementary schools	43.0%		49.3	937^th of 1596 public elementary schools	41.3%	38	57.6		66.7	64.4	58.8				55.4	58.0	69.4				$11,043
Avalon Elementary School	Public	K-3	5220 Avalon Ave	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5361	375	20	18.7		26 (6.9%)	208 (55.5%)	92 (24.5%)	28 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)								(n/a)			43.3						53.7						$14,067
Huber Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5757 Buenos Aires Blvd	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 797-7150	442	25	17.4	52.9%	178 (40.3%)	132 (29.9%)	58 (13.1%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.9%)	46.9	959^th of 1577 public elementary schools	39.2%		58.1	812^th of 1596 public elementary schools	49.1%	147	48.7		60.7	68.4	50.0				56.5	63.3	61.5				$14,289
Horizon Science Academy Primary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	2899 Morse Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Horizon Science Academy Primary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 532-3311	412	25	16.4	85.0%	8 (1.9%)	375 (91.0%)	16 (3.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$9,710
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	3-5	2835 Morse Rd	Columbus	43231	Franklin County	Horizon Science Academy Elementary School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 475-4585	396	34	11.6	97.0%	8 (2.0%)	351 (88.6%)	21 (5.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	28.6	1156^th of 1577 public elementary schools	26.7%		25.4	1198^th of 1596 public elementary schools	24.9%	42	32.0		39.2	57.5	36.9				43.2	52.2	61.2				$13,519
International Academy Of Columbus	Public, Charter	K-8	2439 Fuji Dr	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	International Academy Of Columbus	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 794-0643	306	23	13.3		48 (15.7%)	255 (83.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49	940^th of 1577 public elementary schools	40.4%		43.9	1003^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	37.2%	63	59.3	36.4	46.2	56.4	48.1	31.0	20.0	27.3	57.7	72.5	70.4	65.5	55.6	36.4	$9,651
Northtowne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4767 Northtowne Blvd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5488	304	16	19.0		18 (5.9%)	179 (58.9%)	73 (24.0%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	9.4	1415^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.3%		13.6	1341^st of 1596 public elementary schools	16.0%	74	7.3		26.3	27.8	0.0				28.9	44.4	43.9				$12,652
Wilder Elementary School	Public	K-5	6375 Goldfinch Dr	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 797-7330	479	26	18.4	40.9%	190 (39.7%)	150 (31.3%)	42 (8.8%)	31 (6.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.7%)	71.3	513^th of 1577 public elementary schools	67.5%		58.4	803^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	49.7%	290	75.4		67.1	78.0	72.5				72.4	72.0	79.7				$12,022
Columbus Bilingual Academy-North	Public, Charter	K-8	2100 Morse Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus Bilingual Academy-North	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 547-4500	475	19	25.0		14 (2.9%)	39 (8.2%)	414 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	32.8	1106^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.9%		27.5	1175^th of 1596 public elementary schools	26.4%	69	64.9	73.3	70.8	38.1	59.5	15.9	24.3	10.0	41.7	31.0	56.8	27.3	37.8	36.7	$9,035

Frequently Asked Questions about Minerva France Elementary School

Is Minerva France Elementary School a good school?

Minerva France Elementary School ranks 645^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Minerva France Elementary School in?

Westerville City

How many students attend Minerva France Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Minerva France Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Minerva France Elementary School?

Students at Minerva France Elementary School are 42% African American, 21% White, 20% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

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