A+ Children's Academy

Charter School 96 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A+ Children's Academy, located on Obetz Road in Columbus, Ohio, is a community-focused educational institution dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment for primary school students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on foundational skills such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also prioritizing the social and emotional development of its student body. By fostering a nurturing atmosphere, the academy aims to build student confidence and prepare children for long-term academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, A+ Children's Academy places a strong value on the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to explore their interests and reach their full potential. With a mission rooted in character development and educational excellence, the academy serves as an essential resource for families in the Columbus area seeking a focused and structured environment for their children’s early formative years.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A+ Children's Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	5
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	3

White
39 (40.6 %)
Black
32 (33.3 %)
Two or More
13 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	A+ Children's Academy
Phone:	(614)491-8502
Website:	http://apluschildrensacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 8