Worthington Hills Elementary School

528 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Worthington Hills Elementary School, located in the northern suburbs of Columbus, is a highly regarded institution within the Worthington City School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves students from preschool through grade five. It is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and a supportive parent-teacher organization that works closely with the administration to enhance the student experience through various enrichment programs and school-wide events.

The school is noted for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. With a curriculum designed to meet high state standards, Worthington Hills focuses on a balanced approach to learning, incorporating technology, arts, and physical education alongside core subjects. As a central hub for the families in the surrounding neighborhood, the school takes pride in its collaborative culture, aiming to prepare students for success in the middle school years and beyond.

528

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worthington Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	19
Black	17
Asian	8
Two or More	49

White
435 (82.4%)
Two or More
49 (9.3%)
Hispanic
19 (3.6%)
Black
17 (3.2%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worthington City
Phone:	(614)450-4700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 97