Enrollment
404
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Granby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Granby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451304338
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granby Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #10 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Granby Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granby Elementary School ranks #10 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granby Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granby Elementary School
Granby Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 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 683 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Granby Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 21.9:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Granby 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 Granby Elementary School compares
Granby 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Granby 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 Worthington City, which includes Granby Elementary School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 Granby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 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 (~404 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Granby Elementary School
How many students attend Granby Elementary School?
Granby Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granby Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower 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 Granby Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Granby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Granby Elementary School is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granby Elementary School?
Granby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Granby Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Granby Elementary School ranks #10 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
Is Granby Elementary School a good school?
Granby Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Worthington City?
Besides Granby Elementary School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.
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