Enrollment
474
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390469702726
Groveport Elementary School — Groveport, OH
Federal NCES profile for Groveport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groveport Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Groveport Elementary School reports 474 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1436 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Groveport Madison Local spends $15,797 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.4% from local sources (property taxes), 36.6% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Groveport Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,797
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 1436 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 474 Top 64% in Ohio — larger than 36% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 21.1:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390469702726
Student demographics
White 44.1%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 1436:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveport Madison Local, which includes Groveport Elementary School.
$15,797
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Groveport Elementary School
How many students attend Groveport Elementary School?
Groveport Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Groveport, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveport Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Groveport Elementary School is White at 44.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Groveport, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveport Elementary School?
Groveport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.