The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in English language arts. The lowest is 59% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion is a public elementary school in Columbus serving pre-K through fifth grade. The school's defining feature is its French immersion curriculum, making language learning its instructional centerpiece across the grades served.
On state testing, the school's performance sits above the midpoint among county districts on an overall proficiency measure. In English language arts, results show broad proficiency, with the majority of tested students meeting or exceeding state standards. Math proficiency is somewhat lower but still solid. Science results reflect proficiency for most students. These data span grades three through five, the grades Ohio tests; pre-K through second grade are not assessed by the state, so no testing results exist for those younger students.
The enrollment is small to moderate for its grade band, with a balanced distribution across grades from pre-K through fifth. The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation of Black, multiracial, and Hispanic students. Information on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner status was not available in the school's current data.
Columbus as a city is experiencing rapid growth and economic development, with a diverse employment base spanning government, healthcare, finance, education, and technology. The metro area has drawn major corporate campuses and announced a large semiconductor manufacturing facility that will reshape job availability in the region. Housing in the school's area reflects this broader context: home values and rental costs are near national benchmarks and have been relatively stable. A parent considering a move to serve the school should understand that housing costs in the immediate area are moderate, though Columbus overall is in a period of substantial and rapid residential development.
The broader Columbus City Schools district approved a property tax levy in 2023 that continues to support school operations and expansion of pre-K. The district has also undergone significant restructuring, including school consolidations and budget adjustments over the past year, which may affect transportation, school boundaries, or staffing across the system. Families should verify current boundary information and busing eligibility with the district directly. The district shifted to science-of-reading instruction at the elementary level starting in 2021, aligning with recent Ohio state requirements; this change affects how reading and phonics are taught to all early elementary students.
For families drawn to the school, French immersion is the central curriculum choice, not a supplement. This is the pathway the school offers, making it a choice suited to families prioritizing bilingual development. The testing results show that students in the immersion program are meeting standards in core academics while also acquiring language proficiency, though state tests capture only English-language performance. A parent may want to discuss with the school how the immersion model balances content depth with language acquisition, particularly in math and science, to understand what this pathway looks like year to year.
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