Enrollment
528
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worthington Hills Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worthington Hills Elementary School
Worthington Hills Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 528 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 528 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 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Worthington Hills Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 21.9:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Worthington Hills 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 Hills Elementary School compares
Worthington Hills 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Worthington Hills 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 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
- 1,712
- 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
- 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
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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Worthington Hills Elementary School a good school?
Worthington Hills Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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