Columbus Spanish Immersion K-8 School

Columbus Spanish Immersion K-8 School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
3940 Karl Rd,  Columbus, OH
Columbus City School District
4.8
4.6
436 Students
C
Niche Grade
Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy was founded in 1987 to help children from prekindergarten through fifth grade develop the necessary skills to become bilingual and biliterate. The school sits on the northern end of the city’s North Linden neighborhood, and Columbus City Schools District lottery procedure determines enrollment eligibility for its youngest students. Between grades two and five, a review panel evaluates the Spanish and English fluency of any potential incoming students to ensure their ability to thrive in the school’s unique environment. In addition to the standard district curriculum, all students take part in the school’s language immersion program. Beginning in kindergarten, 80% of the child’s educational experience is conducted in Spanish. This heavy emphasis on the Spanish language in their early years supports the transition to an even split of Spanish and English fluency and instruction by third grade. Students engage with native speakers of both Spanish and English languages throughout their time at Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy, including while participating in fun activities here such as the Spring Cultural Festival, seed program, and classroom safari. Fourth and fifth grade students are offered instrumental music and choir. Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy’s main objective is for each student to achieve a level of Spanish fluency that allows them to actively grow their skills in middle school, high school and beyond. The learning experience also fosters awareness, knowledge and acceptance of different cultures.

School Details

Head of School
Kathryn Myers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
400:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Hispanic
53.9%
Black
33.1%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 3 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
7/24/2015
I had a fun time learning and I met some of my best friends at this school. You willl have life long friends
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 7 Reviews
5.0 other
6/7/2016
I really like CSIA. My daughter's teacher seemed very dedicated and committed to helping the students succeed. I was hesitant to send my child to CSIA because of the location and look of the school. After the first week, I was highly confident that the staff was dedicated to keeping my child safe. W...
5.0 parent
8/14/2013
I love this school!! The teachers are very dedicated and committed to helping the student succeed. I feel my daughter is safe and respected by her teachers and peers. I have another child who starts school next year and I hoping to get her in here also. I am not a fan of the Columbus Public school d...
5.0 parent
9/7/2010
I have 2 children that attend this school. Its a great school! Very family oriented! Sna. Graffe is the best principle. This school is unlike any other in the district!
5.0 parent
12/22/2009

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