Franklin Woods Intermediate School

623 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Woods Intermediate School, located at 1831 Finland Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, serves as a key educational facility within the South-Western City School District. As an intermediate school, it is designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and middle school, typically focusing on students in the upper elementary grade levels (often grades 5 and 6). The school is situated in a residential area of the Hilltop neighborhood, functioning as a community hub that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for students undergoing the transition to more departmentalized learning.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and academic preparation. Like many schools in the South-Western City School District, Franklin Woods focuses on cultivating a positive school climate, implementing curriculum standards that prepare students for the increased rigor of middle school, and encouraging social-emotional development. By providing a structured yet engaging classroom experience, the school aims to help students develop the independence and study habits necessary for long-term success in their educational careers.

623

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Woods Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	129
Black	151
Asian	19
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
266 (42.7 %)
Black
151 (24.2 %)
Hispanic
129 (20.7 %)
Two or More
56 (9.0 %)
Asian
19 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)801-8600
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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

Grade 5 311

Grade 6 312