- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worthington, OH
Slate Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Slate Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451304478
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slate Hill Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Slate Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Slate Hill Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390451304478 · Worthington, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 17.7:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Slate Hill Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Slate Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 479
Slate Hill Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Slate Hill Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slate Hill Elementary School compares
Slate Hill Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,189
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 27.8%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Slate Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slate Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slate Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Worthington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Worthington Estates Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Evening Street Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Colonial Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 16.1:1 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slate Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Slate Hill Elementary School?
Slate Hill Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worthington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slate Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slate Hill Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slate Hill Elementary School?
43.6% of students at Slate Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slate Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Slate Hill Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slate Hill Elementary School?
Slate Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Slate Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Slate Hill Elementary School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.