- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gahanna, OH
High Point Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for High Point Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469604348
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469604348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
High Point Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390469604348 · Gahanna, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 23.1:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
High Point Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
High Point 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 555
High Point Elementary School
555 students
What this shows High Point Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point Elementary School compares
High Point Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 77% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, High Point 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 High Point Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point 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
Goshen Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point Elementary School
How many students attend High Point Elementary School?
High Point Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gahanna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point Elementary School?
7.4% of students at High Point Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at High Point Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point Elementary School?
High Point Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 High Point Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Elementary School ranks #5 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 High Point 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.