Enrollment
340
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Stevenson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440701013
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elementary ranks #5 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Grandview Heights Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440701013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson Elementary
Stevenson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Ohio average.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Grandview Heights Schools spends $19,802 per pupil, 35% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Stevenson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 21.9:1).
Grandview Heights Schools also operates Larson Middle School (453 students) and Grandview Heights High School (338 students) alongside Stevenson Elementary.
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 Stevenson Elementary compares
Stevenson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 89% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$19,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 85.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Stevenson Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview Heights Schools, which includes Stevenson Elementary.
$19,802
Per student
+35%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.8%
State 12.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Stevenson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevenson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 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 (~340 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Elementary
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary?
Stevenson Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower 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 Stevenson Elementary?
3.5% of students at Stevenson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Elementary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Elementary?
Stevenson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Stevenson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elementary ranks #5 of 72 elementary 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 elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Stevenson Elementary a good school?
Stevenson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Grandview Heights Schools?
Besides Stevenson Elementary, Grandview Heights Schools also operates Larson Middle School (453 students) and Grandview Heights High School (338 students). See the Grandview Heights Schools district page for the complete list.
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