- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerville, OH
Fouse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fouse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450404564
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fouse Elementary School 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.
- #8 of 14
- elementary schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fouse Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fouse Elementary School ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450404564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fouse Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390450404564 · Westerville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 17.7:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Fouse Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fouse Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- This school 459
Fouse Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Fouse Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fouse Elementary School compares
Fouse 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,875
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Fouse Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fouse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Fouse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Annehurst Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 20.4:1 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fouse Elementary School
How many students attend Fouse Elementary School?
Fouse Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fouse Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Fouse Elementary School?
22.8% of students at Fouse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fouse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fouse Elementary School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fouse Elementary School?
Fouse Elementary School 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 Fouse Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fouse Elementary School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Fouse 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.