Enrollment
453
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Larson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Larson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440701012
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larson Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 453
- students enrolled
Larson Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larson Middle School ranks #5 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Grandview Heights Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440701012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larson Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larson Middle School
Larson Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 453 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Grandview Heights Schools spends $19,802 per pupil, 35% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Larson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 21.9:1).
Grandview Heights Schools also operates Stevenson Elementary (340 students) and Grandview Heights High School (338 students) alongside Larson Middle 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 Larson Middle School compares
Larson Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 89.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Larson Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview Heights Schools, which includes Larson Middle School.
$19,802
Per student
+35%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.8%
State 12.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Larson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Heights High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~453 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Larson Middle School
How many students attend Larson Middle School?
Larson Middle School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larson Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 14% 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Larson Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larson Middle School?
Larson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Larson Middle School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Larson Middle School ranks #5 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 Larson Middle School a good school?
Larson Middle School earns 48/100 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 Grandview Heights Schools?
Besides Larson Middle School, Grandview Heights Schools also operates Stevenson Elementary (340 students) and Grandview Heights High School (338 students). See the Grandview Heights Schools district page for the complete list.
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