FINLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Finland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South-Western City school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 511 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, Finland 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.

Finland Elementary School, located on Finland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Columbus City Schools district. As part of Ohio’s largest school district, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional learning, and student development during the formative primary years. The school strives to foster an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of the local community it serves in the 43223 zip code.

The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for middle school success by implementing district-wide curriculum standards and engaging students through various educational initiatives. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Finland Elementary works to maintain strong connections with families and the surrounding Columbus neighborhood to create a supportive culture. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school aims to provide its students with the essential tools, literacy skills, and social skills necessary for long-term academic growth.

For more information, contact Finland Elementary School at (614) 801-8125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1835 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223-3719
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FINLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
South-Western City
Total Students:
511
Teachers:
22.64
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 511 students

White
48.7%
Black or African American
21.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.4%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.