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Elementary· 22 schools in district

Emerson Elementary School

44 N Vine St, Westerville, OH 43081Westerville City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–05Non-Charter
208
Students
Total enrolled
$17,511
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
22.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 44% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 208 students in grades 01–05 in Westerville, Ohio.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,511 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Emerson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Westerville, Ohio, serving grades 01–05 with 208 students. The district invests $17,511 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Emerson Elementary School

208
Total Students
22.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution101 male · 107 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 40 students
Student Composition
59%
14%
18%
Asian3%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black14%
Multiracial18%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390450401952

Academic Outcomes at Emerson Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 43081

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,511Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,511
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,705
Student Support$3,327
Administration$2,101
Operations$2,627
Other$1,751
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,511 spent per student, an estimated $7,758 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
68%
State government
22.6%
Local (property tax)
68.1%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,511/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McVay Elementary SchoolHawthorne Elementary SchoolAlcott Elementary SchoolFouse Elementary School
+9 more
↓
Middle
Walnut Springs Middle SchoolHeritage Middle SchoolGenoa Middle SchoolBlendon Middle School
↓
High School
Westerville Central High SchoolWesterville-North High SchoolWesterville-South High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 05
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWesterville City →
Phone: (614)797-7080
NCES ID: 390450401952
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Westerville 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 Westerville City
High
Westerville Central High School
1,558 students · 09–12
● 40 opp27% FRL
High
Westerville-North High School
1,524 students · 09–12
● 41 opp28% FRL
High
Westerville-South High School
1,512 students · 09–12
● 41 opp38% FRL
Mid
Walnut Springs Middle School
914 students · 06–08
● 41 opp39% FRL
Mid
Heritage Middle School
858 students · 06–08
● 40 opp48% FRL
Mid
Genoa Middle School
752 students · 06–08
● 40 opp25% FRL
Mid
Blendon Middle School
712 students · 06–08
● 41 opp32% FRL
Elem
McVay Elementary School
598 students · KG–05
● 41 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
44 N Vine St, Westerville, OH 43081
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.