Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imagine Columbus Primary Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy's student population of 283 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing Young Minds since 2005
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2817 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
51%
17%
White
1%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Columbus Primary Academy's ranking?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy is ranked #2817 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Imagine Columbus Primary Academy?
283 students attend Imagine Columbus Primary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy students are Black, 42% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Columbus Primary Academy offer ?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Columbus Primary Academy part of?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy is part of Imagine Columbus Primary Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Columbus Primary Academy located?
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy is located in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 25 other public schools located in Northland.
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