Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Summary:

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is an elementary public charter school serving 654 students in grades K-8 in Columbus, Ohio. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state tests significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics.

The school serves a high-needs student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.4% to 22.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Columbus City Schools District schools. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $7,751 in 2018-2019 was lower than the nearby public schools, which range from $10,015 to $12,441 per student.

While the nearby public schools, such as Avalon Elementary School and Parkmoor Elementary School, have more racially diverse student populations, Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has an overwhelmingly African American student population at 99.69%. This lack of racial diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
       Columbus, OH  43229-3523


(614) 547-0920

District: Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

SchoolDigger Rank:
1225th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,005 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.4%
White:
0.3%
Asian:
0.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus ranks worse than 65.8% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.94. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.4%), White (0.3%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is $10,005.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus:

SchoolDigger ranks Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus 1225th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus 688th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus 601st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 0.61 1651st 1662 0.7%
2012 3.97 1633rd 1709 4.4%
2016 26.27 1261st 1678 24.9%
2019 51.82 967th 1676 42.3%
2022 28.61 1152nd 1588 27.5%
2023 25.11 1201st 1596 24.7%
2024 23.13 1225th 1577 22.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.70 36th 169 78.7%
2022 43.83 119th 213 44.1%
2023 37.60 156th 239 34.7%
2024 28.31 194th 258 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.20 478th 1465 67.4%
2022 39.55 917th 1419 35.4%
2023 32.53 1036th 1447 28.4%
2024 28.88 1116th 1484 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.66 983rd 1502 34.6%
2022 23.46 1147th 1488 22.9%
2023 27.85 1094th 1483 26.2%
2024 26.44 1106th 1466 24.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.96 890th 1535 42.0%
2022 27.77 1104th 1518 27.3%
2023 14.25 1258th 1498 16.0%
2024 13.77 1280th 1485 13.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.56 53rd 605 91.2%
2022 61.90 169th 601 71.9%
2023 57.12 204th 610 66.6%
2024 50.51 249th 603 58.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 18.42 836th 1050 20.4%
2019 24.90 775th 1050 26.2%
2022 44.81 601st 1017 40.9%
2023 39.67 662nd 1048 36.8%
2024 35.94 688th 1046 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.35 86th 127 32.3%
2022 60.86 29th 110 73.6%
2023 59.33 37th 113 67.3%
2024 48.50 53rd 123 56.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.35 682nd 945 27.8%
2022 59.63 362nd 947 61.8%
2023 48.40 515th 974 47.1%
2024 44.15 592nd 989 40.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.35 669th 917 27.0%
2022 30.97 662nd 925 28.4%
2023 37.82 622nd 943 34.0%
2024 32.29 658th 942 30.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.66 712th 933 23.7%
2022 49.65 488th 946 48.4%
2023 33.39 658th 963 31.7%
2024 28.99 681st 958 28.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.73 162nd 405 60.0%
2022 78.55 58th 413 86.0%
2023 66.25 104th 436 76.1%
2024 65.97 108th 429 74.8%
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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 Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 12 30 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2003 12 30 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2004 181 305 3 11 1 n/a n/a 10 511
2005 216 282 2 13 1 n/a n/a 17 531
2006 140 196 0 10 2 n/a n/a 8 356
2007 42 115 4 4 1 n/a n/a 17 183
2008 40 136 0 3 0 n/a n/a 8 187
2009 30 116 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 150
2010 25 259 0 1 1 n/a n/a 5 291
2011 22 265 0 7 1 0 7 0 302
2012 0 180 1 0 0 0 2 0 183
2013 0 167 0 0 1 0 0 0 168
2014 0 245 0 1 1 0 1 0 248
2015 0 309 0 0 1 0 0 0 310
2016 0 394 1 0 1 0 0 0 396
2017 0 429 1 0 1 0 0 0 431
2018 0 443 0 0 1 0 0 0 444
2019 0 471 0 0 1 0 0 0 472
2020 0 539 0 0 1 0 1 0 541
2021 0 563 0 0 0 0 0 0 563
2022 1 611 0 0 0 0 1 0 613
2023 1 652 0 0 0 0 1 0 654
2024 2 668 1 0 0 0 1 0 672

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 Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 47 5.0 9.4 n/a
2003 47 5.0 9.4 n/a
2004 511 14.0 36.5 n/a
2005 531 13.8 38.5 0
2006 356 16.8 21.2 0
2007 183 7.5 24.4 0
2008 187 5.5 34.0 n/a
2009 150 12.0 12.5 99.3
2010 291 11.0 26.4 84.3
2011 302 14.0 21.5 95.7
2012 183 8.0 22.8 98.4
2013 168 15.0 11.2 0
2014 248 16.0 15.5 85.9
2015 310 n/a n/a 68.7
2016 396 22.0 18.0 53.8
2017 431 20.0 21.5 n/a
2018 444 22.0 20.1 n/a
2019 472 25.0 18.8 n/a
2020 541 23.7 22.8 n/a
2021 563 25.0 22.5 n/a
2022 613 24.0 25.5 n/a
2023 654 0.0 n/a n/a
2024 672 39.0 17.2 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 Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 47 5.0 9.4 n/a
2003 47 5.0 9.4 n/a
2004 511 14.0 36.5 n/a
2005 531 13.8 38.5 0
2006 356 16.8 21.2 0
2007 183 7.5 24.4 0
2008 187 5.5 34.0 n/a
2009 150 12.0 12.5 99.3
2010 291 11.0 26.4 84.3
2011 302 14.0 21.5 95.7
2012 183 8.0 22.8 98.4
2013 168 15.0 11.2 0
2014 248 16.0 15.5 85.9
2015 310 n/a n/a 68.7
2016 396 22.0 18.0 53.8
2017 431 20.0 21.5 n/a
2018 444 22.0 20.1 n/a
2019 472 25.0 18.8 n/a
2020 541 23.7 22.8 n/a
2021 563 25.0 22.5 n/a
2022 613 24.0 25.5 n/a
2023 654 0.0 n/a n/a
2024 672 39.0 17.2 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,751
2022 $11,780
2023 $12,219
2024 $10,005

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

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 967th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1201st of 1596 Elementary schools
 17.6%
Ranks 775th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 662nd of 1048 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)76.549.1
 27.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)76.545.5
 31%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)87.853.8
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)6134.6
 26.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)40.526.3
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)62.222.5
 39.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)59.556.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)48.820.9
 27.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)44.231.3
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)37.523.9
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)56.380.4
 24.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)33.360.5
 27.2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)11.127.9
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus)27.854.5
 26.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472654
 38.6%
African American471652
 38.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races01


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Students at Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus are 99% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 672 students attended Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus.

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Ohio elementary schools.


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