Enrollment
504
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendening Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendening Elementary School
Glendening Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Groveport, Ohio, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.3% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% 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 Groveport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Groveport Community School (612 students): Glendening Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 19.7:1).
Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students) and Sedalia Elementary (530 students) alongside Glendening 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 Glendening Elementary School compares
Glendening 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,273
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Glendening 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~504 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glendening Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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