Finland Elementary School

355 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

355

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Finland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	73
Black	74
Asian	7
Two or More	40

White
161 (45.4 %)
Black
74 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (20.6 %)
Two or More
40 (11.3 %)
Asian
7 (2.0 %)

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:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-8125
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 49

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91