Westerville City

Westerville, Ohio — 23 schools

14,571
Total Enrollment
23
Schools
$17,511
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Westerville City operates 23 public schools serving 14,571 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,836 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,511 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.1% local, 22.7% state, and 9.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,209 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #416 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 23 schools offering Advanced Placement (46 AP courses district-wide), a 438.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.3% White, 26.2% African American, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Westerville City school enrollment varies 6.6× across entities

Westerville City school enrollment ranges from 242 students (lowest) to 1,587 students (highest), a spread of 1,345 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Westerville City student-counselor ratio is 438:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Westerville City chronic absenteeism rate is 23.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Westerville City is typically wider than the Westerville City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.3%
Federal
22.7%
State
68.1%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
416 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,209
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 23 schools in Westerville City.

White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 26.2%
Asian 4.2%
Multiracial 9.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 23
Schools with AP
46 AP courses total
438.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Westerville City

School Enrollment
Westerville-North High School
1,587
Westerville-South High School
1,509
Westerville Central High School
1,485
Genoa Middle School
702
Walnut Springs Middle School
613
Blendon Middle School
609
Heritage Middle School
592
Mcvay Elementary School
591
Minerva France Elementary School
559
Hawthorne Elementary School
538
Alcott Elementary School
537
Wilder Elementary School
491
Huber Ridge Elementary School
481
Fouse Elementary School
459
Robert Frost Elementary School
420
Annehurst Elementary School
409
Mark Twain Elementary School
398
Whittier Elementary School
367
Hanby Building Elementary School
363
Cherrington Elementary School
338
Early Learning Center
292
Emerson Elementary School
254
Pointview Elementary School
242

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westerville City?

Westerville City has 23 schools, including 3 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 14,571 students.

How much does Westerville City spend per student?

Westerville City spends $17,511 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #416 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Westerville City?

The average teacher salary in Westerville City is $81,209 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Westerville City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Westerville City?

Westerville City students are 50.3% White, 26.2% African American, 9.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% Asian, averaged across 23 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Westerville City?

Westerville City has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #416 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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