- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gahanna, OH
Goshen Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469602717
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen Lane Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goshen Lane Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Lane Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469602717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Goshen Lane Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 390469602717 · Gahanna, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
Goshen Lane Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Goshen Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,468 students
- Lincoln Elemen 730
Lincoln Elementary School
730 students
- Blacklick Elem 692
Blacklick Elementary School
692 students
- Gahanna East M 660
Gahanna East Middle School
660 students
- Gahanna South 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- This school 464
Goshen Lane Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Goshen Lane Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goshen Lane Elementary School compares
Goshen Lane 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,473
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
White 25.6%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Goshen Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gahanna-Jefferson City reports $14,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goshen Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Gahanna
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
High Point Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Royal Manor Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Chapelfield Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 17:1 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goshen Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Goshen Lane Elementary School?
Goshen Lane Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gahanna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Lane Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Goshen Lane Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Goshen Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen Lane Elementary School is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen Lane Elementary School?
Goshen Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Goshen Lane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Lane Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Gahanna, 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 Gahanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Besides Goshen Lane Elementary School, Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students), Lincoln Elementary School (730 students), and Blacklick Elementary School (692 students). See the Gahanna-Jefferson City district page for the complete list.