Enrollment
356
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438000734
West Broad Elementary School — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for West Broad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Broad Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Broad Elementary School reports 356 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Broad Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
88.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,434
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 356 Top 43% in Ohio — larger than 57% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438000734
Student demographics
White 28.9%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 18.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 28.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.8%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes West Broad Elementary School.
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Broad Elementary School
How many students attend West Broad Elementary School?
West Broad Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broad Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Broad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Broad Elementary School is White at 28.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Broad Elementary School?
West Broad Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.