- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pickerington, OH
Violet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Violet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468902693
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Violet Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Violet Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Violet Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468902693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Violet Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 390468902693 · Pickerington, OH Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 27.1:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Violet Elementary School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Violet 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 514
Violet Elementary School
514 students
What this shows Violet Elementary School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Violet Elementary School compares
Violet 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$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 514 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
White 40.1%
African American 37.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Violet 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 Violet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Violet 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Violet Elementary School
How many students attend Violet Elementary School?
Violet Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Violet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Violet Elementary School is 27.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Violet Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Violet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Violet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Violet Elementary School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Violet Elementary School?
Violet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Violet Elementary School rank among schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Violet Elementary School ranks #4 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 Violet 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.