- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerville, OH
Worthington Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Worthington Park 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 390451304339
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worthington Park Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 14
- elementary schools in Westerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Worthington Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Worthington Park Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390451304339 · Westerville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Worthington Park Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Worthington Park 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 378
Worthington Park Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Worthington Park Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worthington Park Elementary School compares
Worthington Park 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 7.4%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Worthington Park 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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worthington Park 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 Westerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcvay Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Alcott Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Wilder Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Huber Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Fouse Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 18.3:1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worthington Park Elementary School
How many students attend Worthington Park Elementary School?
Worthington Park Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Park Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worthington Park Elementary School?
23.4% of students at Worthington Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worthington Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Worthington Park Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Westerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worthington Park Elementary School?
Worthington Park 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 Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Worthington Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 14 elementary schools in Westerville, 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 Westerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Worthington Park 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.