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Elementary· 19 schools in district

Worthington Park Elementary School

500 Park Rd, Westerville, OH 43081Worthington City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
389
Students
Total enrolled
$17,549
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 389 students in grades KG–05 in Westerville, Ohio.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,549 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

Worthington Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Westerville, Ohio, serving grades KG–05 with 389 students. The district invests $17,549 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Worthington Park Elementary School

389
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution198 male · 191 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 111 students
Student Composition
13%
48%
8%
19%
13%
Asian13%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black19%
Multiracial13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390451304339

Academic Outcomes at Worthington Park 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$17,549Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,549
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,721
Student Support$3,334
Administration$2,106
Operations$2,632
Other$1,755
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,549 spent per student, an estimated $7,774 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
17%
76%
State government
17.0%
Local (property tax)
75.7%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,549/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Worthington Estates Elementary SchoolEvening Street Elementary SchoolWorthington Hills Elementary SchoolSlate Hill Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Worthingway Middle SchoolMccord Middle SchoolPerry Middle SchoolKilbourne Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Thomas Worthington High SchoolWorthington Kilbourne High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWorthington City →
Phone: (614)450-5500
NCES ID: 390451304339
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 Worthington City
High
Thomas Worthington High School
1,826 students · 09–12
● 50 opp25% FRL
High
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,505 students · 09–12
● 51 opp26% FRL
Mid
Worthingway Middle School
615 students · 06–08
● 50 opp28% FRL
Mid
Mccord Middle School
571 students · 06–08
● 51 opp23% FRL
Elem
Worthington Estates Elementary School
563 students · KG–05
● 50 opp26% FRL
Elem
Evening Street Elementary School
537 students · KG–05
● 50 opp3% FRL
Elem
Worthington Hills Elementary School
532 students · KG–05
● 51 opp3% FRL
Mid
Perry Middle School
488 students · 06–08
● 50 opp
District School Rankings
Location
500 Park Rd, 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.