- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468902689
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickerington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468902689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Pickerington Elementary School grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 390468902689 · Pickerington, OH Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 32.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Pickerington Elementary School grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pickerington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- This school 585
Pickerington Elementary School
585 students
What this shows Pickerington Elementary School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickerington Elementary School compares
Pickerington Elementary School is a growing 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 | 32.5:1 | ▲ 79% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$13,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.4%
White 27.9%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Pickerington Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickerington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Pickerington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington Elementary School
How many students attend Pickerington Elementary School?
Pickerington Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Elementary School is 32.5:1, which is 79% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickerington Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Pickerington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickerington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pickerington Elementary School is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington Elementary School?
Pickerington 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 Pickerington Elementary School rank among schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington Elementary School, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.