Enrollment
555
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worthington Estates Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worthington Estates Elementary School
Worthington Estates Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Worthington, Ohio, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 736 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #568, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 555 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Worthington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Evening Street Elementary School (490 students): Worthington Estates Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 18.8:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Worthington Estates 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 Worthington Estates Elementary School compares
Worthington Estates 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Worthington Estates Elementary School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~555 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Worthington Estates Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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