Enrollment
254
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerville, OH
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450401952
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450401952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Westerville, Ohio, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 55% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcvay Elementary School (591 students): Emerson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.2:1 vs 22.7:1).
Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students) and Westerville-South High School (1,509 students) alongside Emerson 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 Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 55% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 54% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,682
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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
White 62.2%
Two or More 16.9%
African American 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Emerson Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Emerson Elementary School.
$13,682
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 Emerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~254 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 28.2:1, which is 55% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary School?
14.4% of students at Emerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Emerson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Westerville City?
Besides Emerson 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.
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