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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Blacklick Elementary School

6540 Havens Corners Rd, Blacklick, OH 43004Gahanna-Jefferson City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
641
Students
Total enrolled
$16,816
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
20.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 36% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 641 students in grades KG–05 in Blacklick, Ohio.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,816 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Blacklick Elementary School is a large elementary in Blacklick, Ohio, serving grades KG–05 with 641 students. The district invests $16,816 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Blacklick Elementary School

641
Total Students
20.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution331 male · 310 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 97 students
Student Composition
11%
56%
23%
Asian11%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black23%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390469600465

Academic Outcomes at Blacklick Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 10th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 43004

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,816Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,816
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,399
Student Support$3,195
Administration$2,018
Operations$2,522
Other$1,682
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,816 spent per student, an estimated $7,449 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
15%
78%
State government
15.4%
Local (property tax)
77.5%
Federal programs
7.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,816/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary SchoolHigh Point Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary SchoolChapelfield Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Gahanna East Middle SchoolGahanna South Middle SchoolGahanna West Middle School
↓
High School
Lincoln High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGahanna-Jefferson City →
Phone: (614)759-5100
NCES ID: 390469600465
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Blacklick seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Gahanna-Jefferson City
High
Lincoln High School
2,363 students · 09–12
● 46 opp24% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
720 students · KG–05
● 46 opp28% FRL
Mid
Gahanna East Middle School
641 students · 06–09
● 46 opp13% FRL
Mid
Gahanna South Middle School
611 students · 06–09
● 46 opp23% FRL
Mid
Gahanna West Middle School
607 students · 06–09
● 46 opp39% FRL
Elem
High Point Elementary School
528 students · KG–05
● 46 opp10% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
477 students · KG–05
● 46 opp20% FRL
Elem
Chapelfield Elementary School
430 students · KG–06
● 46 opp31% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6540 Havens Corners Rd, Blacklick, OH 43004
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.