Columbus City School District

The Columbus City School District is located in Columbus, OH and includes 127 schools that serve 53,536 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Columbus City School District spends $14,159 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbus City School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the OH state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Columbus City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Columbus City School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Columbus City School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.