Heyl Avenue Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-44%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
69%
17%
White
22%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Heyl Avenue Elementary School?
288 students attend Heyl Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Heyl Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heyl Avenue Elementary School?
Heyl Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heyl Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Heyl Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heyl Avenue Elementary School part of?
Heyl Avenue Elementary School is part of Columbus City School District.
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