Gables Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gables Elementary School is an urban public school in Columbus, Ohio that is part of Columbus City School District. It serves 448 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

448 Students

23 Teachers

1680 Becket Ave

Columbus, OH 43235 View local requests

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Mrs. McLafferty

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Gables Elementary School Demographics

90%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gables Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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