Parsons Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Ohio 43207 · Columbus City Schools District
#1430 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#36926 of 50,301 nationally
About Parsons Elementary School
Parsons Elementary School is a public elementary located in Columbus, in the Columbus City Schools District school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1430th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
There are 221 schools in Columbus; Parsons Elementary School ranks 100th of 205 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parsons Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Parsons Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buckeye Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students · 818 m away
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 1.6 km away
A+ Children's Academy
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
107 students · 1.7 km away
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
249 students · 2.3 km away
Marion-Franklin High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students · 3.0 km away
Watkins Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 3.2 km away
Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
36 students · 3.4 km away
Summit Academy Community School-Columbus
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
54 students · 3.4 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
232 students · 3.9 km away
Southwood Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
309 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
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Woodford Academy
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366 students
Benjamin Franklin
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
Nathan Hale School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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East Columbus Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parsons Elementary School a good school?
Parsons Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1430 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parsons Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Parsons Elementary School ranks #1430 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #36926 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parsons Elementary School?
Parsons Elementary School had 365 students in 2025.
Is Parsons Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Parsons Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Parsons Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parsons Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.