- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Worthington Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Hills 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 390451302041
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Hills Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Hills Elementary School ranks #10 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451302041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Worthington Hills Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390451302041 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 19.6:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Worthington Hills Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Worthington Hills 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
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 528
Worthington Hills Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Worthington Hills Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthington Hills Elementary School compares
Worthington Hills 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 91% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Worthington Hills Elementary School is less 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 Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Hills 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worthington Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Worthington Hills Elementary School?
Worthington Hills Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hills Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Hills Elementary School?
2.8% of students at Worthington Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Hills Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Hills Elementary School?
Worthington Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Hills Elementary School ranks #10 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 Worthington City?
Besides Worthington Hills 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.