Enrollment
479
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slate Hill Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slate Hill Elementary School
Slate Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Worthington, Ohio, enrolling 479 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 567 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Worthington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Worthington Estates Elementary School (555 students): Slate Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 19.8:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Slate Hill 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 Slate Hill Elementary School compares
Slate Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Slate Hill Elementary School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~479 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Slate Hill Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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