HARRISBURG PIKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Harrisburg Pike Community School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 263 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, Harrisburg Pike Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Based on the information available for the Harrisburg Pike Community School, here is a summary description:

Harrisburg Pike Community School, located in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a public charter school dedicated to serving students in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive and structured learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a community-centered approach, the school aims to provide personalized instruction that addresses the diverse needs of its students, preparing them for future academic success and civic participation.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school encourages engagement through its identity as the "Hornets," promoting a sense of school spirit and belonging. Harrisburg Pike Community School places a strong emphasis on consistent communication and partnership with families, viewing parental involvement as a vital component of the educational process. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within a small, focused classroom setting.

For more information, contact Harrisburg Pike Community School at (614) 223-1510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223-2100
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HARRISBURG PIKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 263 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
St Aloysius Orphanage
Total Students:
263
Teachers:
10
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

* 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 263 students

Black or African American
44.1%
White
32.7%
Hispanic/Latino
11.0%
Two or more races
10.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.8%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.