- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delaware, OH
Cheshire Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cheshire Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467605485
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheshire Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheshire Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheshire Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467605485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Cheshire Elementary grew from 722 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 390467605485 · Delaware, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 15.9:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Cheshire Elementary grew from 722 students in 2022-23 to 833 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cheshire Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- This school 508
Cheshire Elementary
508 students
What this shows Cheshire Elementary reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheshire Elementary compares
Cheshire Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Asian 29.1%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Cheshire Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheshire Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheshire Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Delaware
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheshire Elementary
How many students attend Cheshire Elementary?
Cheshire Elementary has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delaware, OH. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), up 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheshire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheshire Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Cheshire Elementary?
2.2% of students at Cheshire Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheshire Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cheshire Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheshire Elementary?
Cheshire Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Cheshire Elementary rank among elementary schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheshire Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Delaware, 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 Delaware on the city page.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Cheshire Elementary, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.