Cranbrook Elementary School

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cranbrook Elementary School, located in the Upper Arlington suburb of Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly regarded Upper Arlington City School District, the institution is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to develop both intellectually and socially, supported by a dedicated staff and an engaged parent community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, reflecting the district’s emphasis on preparing students for future success. Beyond the classroom, Cranbrook offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs that help students explore their interests, build character, and cultivate a sense of belonging. With its focus on personalized instruction and strong community involvement, Cranbrook Elementary remains a focal point for families in the 43221 area looking for a comprehensive and nurturing primary education.

266

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranbrook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	49
Black	34
Asian	50
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
121 (45.5 %)
Asian
50 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (18.4 %)
Black
34 (12.8 %)
Two or More
9 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5497
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 45

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 36