Enrollment
479
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Arlington, OH
Wickliffe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wickliffe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449305751
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickliffe Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Upper Arlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wickliffe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Arlington, OH.
School address
District: Upper Arlington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449305751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wickliffe Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wickliffe Elementary School
Wickliffe Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.2% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Upper Arlington City spends $17,718 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Upper Arlington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students): Wickliffe Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 18.6:1).
Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students) and Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students) alongside Wickliffe Elementary School.
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 Wickliffe Elementary School compares
Wickliffe Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 90% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,718
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Wickliffe Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Arlington City, which includes Wickliffe Elementary School.
$17,718
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.9%
State 10.3%
Federal 4.8%
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 Wickliffe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickliffe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Arlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Barrington Road Elementary School
Standard public school
800 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Tremont Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Windermere Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Greensview Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 17.3:1 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 (~479 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wickliffe Elementary School
How many students attend Wickliffe Elementary School?
Wickliffe Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Elementary School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wickliffe Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Wickliffe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wickliffe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wickliffe Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickliffe Elementary School?
Wickliffe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wickliffe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Upper Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Upper Arlington, 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 Upper Arlington on the city page.
Is Wickliffe Elementary School a good school?
Wickliffe Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. 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 Upper Arlington City?
Besides Wickliffe Elementary School, Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students), Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students), and Hastings Middle School (753 students). See the Upper Arlington City district page for the complete list.
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