Enrollment
464
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goshen Lane Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goshen Lane Elementary School
Goshen Lane Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gahanna, Ohio, enrolling 464 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 772 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #296.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Gahanna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (730 students): Goshen Lane Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 26.1:1).
Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (730 students) alongside Goshen Lane 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 Goshen Lane Elementary School compares
Goshen Lane 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gahanna-Jefferson City, which includes Goshen Lane Elementary School.
$13,249
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 15.4%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Goshen Lane Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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