- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
West Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448001678
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Franklin Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Franklin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Franklin Elementary School ranks #27 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
West Franklin Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390448001678 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 20.3:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
West Franklin Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- This school 488
West Franklin Elementary School
488 students
What this shows West Franklin Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Franklin Elementary School compares
West Franklin 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 136% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$14,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 20.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, West Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend West Franklin Elementary School?
West Franklin Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Franklin Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Franklin Elementary School?
74.6% of students at West Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Franklin Elementary School is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Franklin Elementary School?
West Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Franklin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, West Franklin Elementary School ranks #27 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.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides West Franklin Elementary School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.