- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cherrington Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390450401951 · Westerville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Cherrington Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cherrington 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 338
Cherrington Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Cherrington Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherrington Elementary School compares
Cherrington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,509
- 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
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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.