WEST MOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Mound 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 440 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 19 teachers, West Mound Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

West Mound Elementary School is a public school located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Columbus City Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science. The school aims to support the diverse needs of its student population by promoting a culture of community involvement, social-emotional development, and academic growth.

The school’s location on West Mound Street places it at the heart of the community, where it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the Columbus City district, West Mound emphasizes the importance of preparing students for future success through structured curriculum and supportive extracurricular initiatives. By prioritizing high expectations and staff-student relationships, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact West Mound Elementary School at (614) 365-5968 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223-2018
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WEST MOUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
19
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 440 students

White
55.2%
Black or African American
24.1%
Two or more races
10.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.