Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goshen Lane Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goshen Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Goshen Lane Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goshen Lane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goshen Lane Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1781 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
42%
17%
White
34%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Goshen Lane Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Goshen Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Goshen Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapelfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Goshen Lane Elementary School?
346 students attend Goshen Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Goshen Lane Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goshen Lane Elementary School?
Goshen Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goshen Lane Elementary School offer ?
Goshen Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Goshen Lane Elementary School part of?
Goshen Lane Elementary School is part of Gahanna-Jefferson City School District.
In what neighborhood is Goshen Lane Elementary School located?
Goshen Lane Elementary School is located in the College Park of Gahanna neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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