- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
J W Reason Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J W Reason Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470102750
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Reason Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Reason Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Reason Elementary School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
J W Reason Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390470102750 · Hilliard, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 17.5:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
J W Reason Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
J W Reason Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilliard David
Hilliard Davidson High School
1,847 students
- Hilliard Bradl
Hilliard Bradley High School
1,712 students
- Hilliard Darby
Hilliard Darby High School
1,674 students
- Hilliard Weave
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
917 students
- Hilliard Memor
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
797 students
- This school 472
J W Reason Elementary School
472 students
What this shows J W Reason Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Reason Elementary School compares
J W Reason 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,050
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, J W Reason Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hilliard City reports $15,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Reason Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Reason 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
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hilliard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Alton Darby Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Darby Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hoffman Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 15.1:1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Reason Elementary School
How many students attend J W Reason Elementary School?
J W Reason Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Reason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Reason Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 J W Reason Elementary School?
42.0% of students at J W Reason Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Reason Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J W Reason Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Reason Elementary School?
J W Reason Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J W Reason Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Reason Elementary School ranks #13 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, 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 Hilliard on the city page.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides J W Reason Elementary School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.