- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerville, OH
Alcott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alcott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450404565
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alcott Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alcott Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450404565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Alcott Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390450404565 · Westerville, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 19.9:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Alcott Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Alcott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- This school 537
Alcott Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Alcott Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alcott Elementary School compares
Alcott Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Alcott Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alcott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alcott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Westerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcvay Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Wilder Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Huber Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fouse Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Annehurst Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alcott Elementary School
How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alcott Elementary School?
14.1% of students at Alcott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alcott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alcott Elementary School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alcott Elementary School?
Alcott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alcott Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alcott Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Alcott Elementary School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.