Enrollment
510
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Dunloe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dunloe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469702724
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunloe Elementary School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #71 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunloe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunloe Elementary School ranks #71 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunloe Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunloe Elementary School
Dunloe Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 34% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 59.3% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Dunloe Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 21.9:1).
Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students) and Sedalia Elementary (530 students) alongside Dunloe 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 Dunloe Elementary School compares
Dunloe 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$14,273
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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
African American 63.3%
White 14.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Dunloe Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Dunloe Elementary School.
$14,273
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Dunloe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groveport Madison Middle School Central | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunloe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dunloe Elementary School
How many students attend Dunloe Elementary School?
Dunloe Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunloe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunloe Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunloe Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Dunloe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunloe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dunloe Elementary School is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunloe Elementary School?
Dunloe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower 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 Dunloe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunloe Elementary School ranks #71 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.
Is Dunloe Elementary School a good school?
Dunloe Elementary School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. 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 Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Dunloe Elementary School, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Sedalia Elementary (530 students), and Glendening Elementary School (504 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.
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