Devonshire Alternative Elementary School vs Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
721 students
| Measure | Devonshire Alternative Elementary School Columbus, Ohio | Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1373 of 1,713 | #1148 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #33723 of 50,301 | #22287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 414 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 59% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 37.4).
- •Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus does better on math proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Devonshire Alternative Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is the larger school with 721 students compared with 414.
- •Devonshire Alternative Elementary School is a public school while Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Devonshire Alternative Elementary School better than Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?
On the Success Index (US), Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus ranks higher (54.1 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Devonshire Alternative Elementary School and Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School: 414. Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Devonshire Alternative Elementary School and Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus rank in Ohio?
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School is 1373rd of 1,713 and Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus is 1148th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).