Fouse Elementary School

5800 S Old 3c Hwy
Westerville, OH 43082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fouse Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fouse Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fouse Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fouse Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#495 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fouse Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fouse Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fouse Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Fouse Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fouse Elementary School's ranking?
Fouse Elementary School is ranked #495 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fouse Elementary School often compared to?
Fouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcott Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fouse Elementary School?
501 students attend Fouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fouse Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fouse Elementary School?
Fouse Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fouse Elementary School offer ?
Fouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fouse Elementary School part of?
Fouse Elementary School is part of Westerville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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