- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worthington, OH
Worthington Estates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Estates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451302040
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Estates Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Estates Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Estates Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Worthington, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451302040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Worthington Estates Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390451302040 · Worthington, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 19.8:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Worthington Estates Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Worthington Estates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- This school 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- Worthington Hi 528
Worthington Hills Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Worthington Estates Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthington Estates Elementary School compares
Worthington Estates 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$15,189
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Worthington Estates Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worthington Estates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Estates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Worthington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evening Street Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Slate Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Colonial Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 16.1:1 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worthington Estates Elementary School
How many students attend Worthington Estates Elementary School?
Worthington Estates Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worthington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Estates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Estates Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Estates Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Worthington Estates Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Estates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Estates Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Worthington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Estates Elementary School?
Worthington Estates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Worthington Estates Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Estates Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Worthington, 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 Worthington on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Worthington Estates Elementary School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.