The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Science. The lowest is 51% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Parkmoor Elementary School
Parkmoor Elementary is a small school serving early grades through fifth, located on Penworth Drive in Columbus. It enrolls students in roughly equal numbers across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, with a student body that is majority Black, a substantial Asian population, and smaller shares of Hispanic, white, and multiracial students. The data does not report the count of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, nor the prevalence of students with IEPs or English learners in the school.
On state testing in grades three through five, Parkmoor's proficiency rates cluster around the mid-range for the county's schools. In math, just over half of tested students scored at the proficient level or above, as did a similar share in English language arts. Science results ran somewhat higher. These results place the school below the midpoint among districts countywide on a composite proficiency index. The school tested all eligible students; participation was full. Because only one year of state testing data is available, no trend can be computed. A parent may want to ask the school directly what instructional priorities or supports are in place to move those proficiency rates upward.
The school sits in Columbus, a rapidly growing state capital with a diversified economy anchored by state government, Ohio State University, major healthcare systems, and Fortune corporations in insurance, finance, and retail. The city itself has added substantial population in recent years and is now among the fastest-growing large metros in the United States. This growth is driving strong demand for housing, though supply is strained. The neighborhood character across Columbus varies widely; the city contains dense downtown districts, historic residential neighborhoods like German Village and Clintonville with restored rowhouses and tree-lined blocks, and more typical suburban development further out. The 43229 zip code where Parkmoor sits covers areas on Columbus's east side.
Housing values in the area are moderate relative to national benchmarks and slightly above Ohio's state average. Rents are moderate as well. This affords families options without the premium pricing of some neighborhoods, though housing costs still represent a material budget item for households. The cost of living has ticked upward modestly over the past year.
Columbus City Schools is the district serving Parkmoor. The district has undergone significant recent change. Voters approved a lasting property tax increase in 2023 that raises funds for operating expenses and permanent improvements. Since then, the district has announced the closure of multiple schools and substantial budget cuts tied to state funding reductions, including changes to transportation eligibility for students in grades K-8 attending schools outside their neighborhood or a lottery assignment. Additionally, the district shifted its elementary reading instruction to the science of reading beginning in 2021 and now aligns with Ohio's statewide mandate on that approach. These are material shifts for families to be aware of, particularly around busing eligibility and school boundaries, which are being redrawn. A parent considering Parkmoor should confirm current enrollment, boundaries, and transportation policies directly with the district, as these remain in flux.
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