- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Daniel Wright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Wright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470204365
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Wright Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #20 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Wright Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Wright Elementary School ranks #20 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Daniel Wright Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390470204365 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 17.9:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students)
Daniel Wright Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Daniel Wright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dublin Jerome
Dublin Jerome High School
2,075 students
- Dublin Coffman
Dublin Coffman High School
1,824 students
- Dublin Scioto
Dublin Scioto High School
1,437 students
- Abraham Depp E
Abraham Depp Elementary
902 students
- Ann Simpson Da
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School
890 students
- This school 590
Daniel Wright Elementary School
590 students
What this shows Daniel Wright Elementary School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Wright Elementary School compares
Daniel Wright 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$16,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 14.7%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Daniel Wright Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dublin City reports $16,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Wright Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Coffman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dublin Scioto High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Depp Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Simpson Davis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Wright Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Wright Elementary School
How many students attend Daniel Wright Elementary School?
Daniel Wright Elementary School has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Wright Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Daniel Wright Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Daniel Wright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Wright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Wright Elementary School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Wright Elementary School?
Daniel Wright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Daniel Wright Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Wright Elementary School ranks #20 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 Dublin City?
Besides Daniel Wright Elementary School, Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students), Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students), and Dublin Scioto High School (1,437 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.