SHADY LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shady Lane Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 452 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Shady Lane Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Shady Lane Elementary School is a public institution located in the Far East neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, serving students within the Columbus City School District. The school operates as a foundational educational setting for the local community, focusing on core academic instruction while providing a structured environment intended to support student growth from kindergarten through the elementary grades. As part of a large urban district, the school often emphasizes initiatives related to literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions.

The facility at 1444 Shady Lane Rd serves as a neighborhood hub, reflecting the broader mission of Columbus City Schools to provide equitable access to education across the city’s various districts. Like many elementary schools in the area, Shady Lane typically engages with the surrounding community through parent-teacher programs and extracurricular activities designed to foster school spirit and parental involvement. For families residing in the 43227 zip code, the school serves as the primary local option for primary education, functioning under the administrative oversight and curriculum standards established by the state of Ohio and the district.

For more information, contact Shady Lane Elementary School at (614) 365-5391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.