Enrollment
559
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390450410841
Minerva France Elementary School — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Minerva France Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 15
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Westerville City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+16% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Minerva France Elementary School reports 559 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Ohio average and 0% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westerville City spends $17,511 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.1% from local sources (property taxes), 22.7% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minerva France Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 64% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,511
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 559 Top 74% in Ohio — larger than 26% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 21.2:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.7% +64% vs state
NCES ID 390450410841
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerville City, which includes Minerva France Elementary School.
$17,511
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
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Indianola Informal K-8 School
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Educator & family resources
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minerva France Elementary School?
Minerva France Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.