Enrollment
559
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Minerva France Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Minerva France Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450410841
👥 S:T ratio 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minerva France Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #67 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Minerva France Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minerva France Elementary School ranks #67 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450410841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minerva France Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minerva France Elementary School
Minerva France Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 51.7% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 559 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #348, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Minerva France Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 21.9:1).
Westerville City also operates Westerville-North High School (1,587 students) and Westerville-South High School (1,509 students) alongside Minerva France 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 Minerva France Elementary School compares
Minerva France 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 64% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,682
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.
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
African American 44.9%
White 20.2%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Minerva France Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Minerva France Elementary School.
$13,682
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 Minerva France Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville-North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville-South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerville Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Genoa Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minerva France Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 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 (~559 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Minerva France Elementary School
How many students attend Minerva France Elementary School?
Minerva France Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minerva France Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minerva France Elementary School is 22.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minerva France Elementary School?
51.7% of students at Minerva France Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minerva France Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Minerva France Elementary School is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minerva France Elementary School?
Minerva France Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Minerva France Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Minerva France Elementary School ranks #67 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 Minerva France Elementary School a good school?
Minerva France Elementary School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. 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 Westerville City?
Besides Minerva France 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.
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