- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Larson Middle School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390440701012 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson Elementary (340 students)
Larson Middle School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Larson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Larson Middle School
453 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
340 students
- Grandview Heig
Grandview Heights High School
338 students
What this shows Larson Middle School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larson Middle School compares
Larson Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Grandview Heights Schools reports $20,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.