- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Starling Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Starling Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438000617
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starling Pk-8 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #72 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 525
- students enrolled
Starling Pk-8 has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starling Pk-8 ranks #72 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Starling Pk-8 shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 390438000617 · Columbus, OH Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Starling Pk-8 shrank from 557 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Starling Pk-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Starling Pk-8
525 students
What this shows Starling Pk-8 reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starling Pk-8 compares
Starling Pk-8 is a shrinking 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.4%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
White 32.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Starling Pk-8 is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starling Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starling Pk-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Starling Pk-8
How many students attend Starling Pk-8?
Starling Pk-8 has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starling Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Starling Pk-8 is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starling Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Starling Pk-8 is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starling Pk-8?
Starling Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Starling Pk-8 rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Starling Pk-8 ranks #72 of 88 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Starling Pk-8, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.