The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Math. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Como Elementary School
Como Elementary School, located on Reis Avenue in Columbus, is a public school serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school enrolled about a mid-sized number of students, with representation spread fairly evenly across grades, though pre-K and kindergarten carry notably larger cohorts. The student body is diverse: roughly half Black, roughly a third White, and smaller shares Hispanic, multiracial, and Asian. The school is situated in a working neighborhood within Columbus City Schools District.
Academic performance at Como presents a mixed picture. In the most recent state testing data from Ohio's State Tests, proficiency rates were below what the field would call strong. In mathematics for grades three through five, roughly two-fifths of students scored at proficiency level. In English language arts across the same grades, roughly three in ten students met the proficiency bar. Science testing covered only a small subset of Como's tested population and showed the lowest performance of the three core subjects. The school participates fully in state testing, with near-universal participation rates, which means these results reflect genuine enrollment rather than a selected testing pool.
When placed against comparable elementary schools in Franklin County, Como's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile. The data provided does not include chronic absenteeism rates or information about special populations such as students with individualized education plans or English learners, so a parent might want to look into those measures directly with the school. Similarly, data on the school's free and reduced price lunch eligibility was not available in the records reviewed.
The broader context matters considerably. Columbus itself is a rapidly growing state capital and Ohio's largest city, with a diverse economic base anchored by major employers including JPMorgan Chase, OhioHealth, Nationwide Insurance, and The Ohio State University. Housing values in the school's zip code are substantially below both state and national medians, and monthly rents are also below state average, making this part of the city more affordable than many neighborhoods. The labor market in the metro shows a moderate unemployment rate. Columbus City Schools itself has undergone significant change recently. In November 2023 voters approved a lasting property tax levy to fund expanded pre-K and building maintenance. However, the district also voted in December 2024 and again in December 2025 to close multiple schools due to state funding pressures. Como Elementary is among the schools scheduled for closure, with implementation set for the end of the current school year, which fundamentally changes what this enrollment means for a family considering the school now.
This closure timing is the defining fact for any prospective enrollment decision. Families exploring Como should confirm the timeline directly with the district and understand where their child would be reassigned or have opportunity to transfer. Beyond that closure notice, the school's academic results suggest it faces instructional challenges in core literacy and math that a parent would want to discuss with school leaders about current intervention strategies and professional development priorities.
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