- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Groveport, OH
Glendening Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glendening Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469702725
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendening Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Groveport · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendening Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendening Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Groveport, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Glendening Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 390469702725 · Groveport, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 20.2:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students)
Glendening Elementary School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Glendening Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groveport Madi
Groveport Madison High School
1,863 students
- Sedalia Elemen 530
Sedalia Elementary
530 students
- Dunloe Element 510
Dunloe Elementary School
510 students
- This school 504
Glendening Elementary School
504 students
- Asbury Element 503
Asbury Elementary School
503 students
- Groveport Madi 489
Groveport Madison Middle School Central
489 students
What this shows Glendening Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendening Elementary School compares
Glendening Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$14,810
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Glendening Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Groveport Madison Local reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendening Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groveport Madison Middle School Central | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendening Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- 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 Groveport
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glendening Elementary School
How many students attend Glendening Elementary School?
Glendening Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Groveport, OH. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendening Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendening Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glendening Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Glendening Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendening Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glendening Elementary School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Groveport, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendening Elementary School?
Glendening Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Glendening Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Groveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendening Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Groveport, 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 Groveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Glendening Elementary School, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Sedalia Elementary (530 students), and Dunloe Elementary School (510 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.