Enrollment
472
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J W Reason Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at J W Reason Elementary School
J W Reason Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hilliard, Ohio, enrolling 472 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 787 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hilliard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgewood Elementary School (598 students): J W Reason Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18.1:1).
Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students) and Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students) alongside J W Reason 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 J W Reason Elementary School compares
J W Reason 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilliard City, which includes J W Reason Elementary School.
$14,096
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 10.0%
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.
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
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J W Reason Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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