- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerville, OH
Mcvay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcvay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450404367
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcvay Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcvay Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcvay Elementary School ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450404367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mcvay Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390450404367 · Westerville, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 22.7:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerville-North High School (1,587 students)
Mcvay Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mcvay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerville-No
Westerville-North High School
1,587 students
- Westerville-So
Westerville-South High School
1,509 students
- Westerville Ce
Westerville Central High School
1,485 students
- Genoa Middle S
Genoa Middle School
702 students
- Walnut Springs 613
Walnut Springs Middle School
613 students
- This school 591
Mcvay Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Mcvay Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcvay Elementary School compares
Mcvay Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,875
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Mcvay Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westerville City reports $14,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcvay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcvay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Westerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alcott Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Wilder Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Huber Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fouse Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Annehurst Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 20.4:1 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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcvay Elementary School
How many students attend Mcvay Elementary School?
Mcvay Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcvay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcvay Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcvay Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Mcvay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcvay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcvay Elementary School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcvay Elementary School?
Mcvay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mcvay Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcvay Elementary School ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, 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 Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Westerville City?
Besides Mcvay Elementary School, Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students), Westerville-South High School (1,509 students), and Westerville Central High School (1,485 students). See the Westerville City district page for the complete list.