FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF NORTHERN COLUMBUS

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 444 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is a tuition-free, public community school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the Northern Columbus area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes personalized attention. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a student-centered approach, the academy aims to meet the diverse individual needs of its learners while helping them build a strong foundation for future academic success.

The school places a significant emphasis on building character and promoting a positive school culture, often integrating social-emotional learning with core academics. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Focus Learning Academy works to engage both students and their families through consistent communication and a commitment to community involvement. By blending a structured curriculum with a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens within their community.

For more information, contact Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus at (614) 547-0920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229-3523
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FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF NORTHERN COLUMBUS is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
North Central Ohio ESC
Total Students:
444
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 444 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOCUS LEARNING ACADEMY OF NORTHERN COLUMBUS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.