Enrollment
338
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerville, OH
Cherrington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherrington 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 390450401951
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherrington Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherrington Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherrington Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherrington Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherrington Elementary School
Cherrington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westerville, Ohio, enrolling 338 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Westerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcvay Elementary School (591 students): Cherrington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 22.7:1).
Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students) and Westerville-South High School (1,509 students) alongside Cherrington 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 Cherrington Elementary School compares
Cherrington 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,682
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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
White 44.1%
African American 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Cherrington Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Cherrington Elementary School.
$13,682
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 Cherrington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherrington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Alcott Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 19.9:1 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
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherrington Elementary School
How many students attend Cherrington Elementary School?
Cherrington Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherrington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherrington Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherrington Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Cherrington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherrington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherrington Elementary School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherrington Elementary School?
Cherrington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Cherrington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherrington 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.
Is Cherrington Elementary School a good school?
Cherrington Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Westerville City?
Besides Cherrington 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.
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