Oakland Park Alternative Elementary

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Park Alternative Elementary, located in the North Linden area of Columbus, Ohio, is a public school within the Columbus City Schools district. As an "alternative" school, it operates with a specific focus on providing a structured, supportive learning environment that caters to students who may benefit from a different approach to traditional education. The school emphasizes character development, core academic proficiency, and fostering a sense of community among its diverse student population.

The school is known for its commitment to smaller class sizes and personalized attention, which allows educators to better address the individual academic and social-emotional needs of each student. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, Oakland Park Alternative strives to close achievement gaps and prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition into middle school. The facility serves as a vital community anchor, working closely with families to ensure that the educational experience is balanced, consistent, and supportive of the whole child.

279

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Park Alternative Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	20
Black	138
Asian	1
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

Black
138 (49.5 %)
White
77 (27.6 %)
Two or More
42 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
20 (7.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
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)365-6058
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 40