Enrollment
503
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Asbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Asbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469704299
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbury Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #60 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Elementary School ranks #60 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469704299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asbury Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asbury Elementary School
Asbury Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 56.5% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Asbury Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 21.9:1).
Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students) and Sedalia Elementary (530 students) alongside Asbury Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asbury Elementary School compares
Asbury Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 79% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 16.9%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Asbury Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Asbury Elementary School.
$14,273
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Asbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groveport Madison Middle School Central | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Asbury Elementary School
How many students attend Asbury Elementary School?
Asbury Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbury Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asbury Elementary School?
56.5% of students at Asbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Asbury Elementary School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbury Elementary School?
Asbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asbury Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Elementary School ranks #60 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
Is Asbury Elementary School a good school?
Asbury Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Asbury Elementary School, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Sedalia Elementary (530 students), and Dunloe Elementary School (510 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.
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