The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Social studies. The lowest is 40% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Binns Elementary School
Binns Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving about a mid-sized student body across kindergarten through fifth grade on Binns Boulevard in Columbus. The enrollment is evenly distributed across all grade levels, with a student body that is racially mixed: about half white, a quarter Black, roughly one in nine Hispanic, with smaller shares of Asian and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the economic profile of the community it serves.
On Ohio's State Tests, Binns's proficiency results are below the midpoint among the districts in Franklin County. In English language arts, roughly half of students tested in grades 3-5 scored at proficiency. In math, the rate was about a quarter lower, with less than half meeting proficiency. Science proficiency, measured only in grades 3-5, fell below both ELA and math. The school participated in full and nearly full participation across all tested subjects, so these figures represent nearly all students. A 2016-17 social studies result showed stronger performance, though that is not recent. The data reflects one school year; longer-term trends were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school about how results have moved over recent years.
Columbus as a city is the state's largest, a growth engine for the region and the Midwest. It is patchworked into distinct neighborhoods ranging from dense downtown walkability near the Scioto Mile riverfront park and Capitol Square, to historic brick districts like German Village and Olde Towne East, to tree-lined family areas. Ohio State University anchors the University District roughly a couple miles north, with its own commercial and campus core. The city is diversified in employers, spanning government, education, healthcare, finance, insurance, and major corporate headquarters; Intel's planned semiconductor campus nearby is set to bring substantial new jobs. Housing values in the area are below state and national benchmarks. Rents are around typical national affordability, and housing is under strain to keep pace with the city's growth, which is double the national rate.
Columbus City Schools is implementing a lasting change relevant to any family considering the district. Voters approved a multi-mill property tax levy in 2023 that will raise revenue on a continuing basis for operating expenses and permanent improvements, adding a continuing annual cost to property taxes for families in the district. The district has also undergone significant consolidation: school closures were approved in December 2024 and again in December 2025, with a second round of reductions affecting busing eligibility and staffing across the district. A parent moving to or staying in the area should review current school boundaries and transportation policies directly with the district, as these are actively shifting. The district adopted the science of reading approach for K-5 literacy instruction beginning in 2021, which aligns with Ohio's 2024 statewide mandate for how reading is taught to early elementary students.
Binns serves a neighborhood elementary population without apparent specialized programs or selective admission. The data provided did not include information on special education, English learner services, gifted programming, or staff composition. A parent would want to learn directly from the school about these support structures and any school-specific initiatives or partnerships that shape the daily experience.
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