- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worthington, OH
Colonial Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451302035
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Hills Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451302035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Colonial Hills Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390451302035 · Worthington, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.1:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Colonial Hills Elementary School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Colonial Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 371
Colonial Hills Elementary School
371 students
What this shows Colonial Hills Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Hills Elementary School compares
Colonial Hills 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,189
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Colonial Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Worthington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Worthington Estates Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Evening Street Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Slate Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Colonial Hills Elementary School?
Colonial Hills Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worthington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Hills Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Colonial Hills Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Colonial Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Hills Elementary School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Hills Elementary School?
Colonial Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Colonial Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Colonial Hills Elementary School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.