- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Asbury Elementary School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 390469704299 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 21.9:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students)
Asbury Elementary School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Asbury Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groveport Madi
Groveport Madison High School
1,863 students
- Sedalia Elemen 530
Sedalia Elementary
530 students
- Dunloe Element 510
Dunloe Elementary School
510 students
- Glendening Ele 504
Glendening Elementary School
504 students
- This school 503
Asbury Elementary School
503 students
- Groveport Madi 489
Groveport Madison Middle School Central
489 students
What this shows Asbury Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asbury Elementary School compares
Asbury Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,810
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
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.
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
District finance for Groveport Madison Local reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~503 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.