Worthington Park Elementary School

500 Park Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Worthington Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Worthington Park Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Worthington Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worthington Park Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#1721 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Worthington Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Worthington Park 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.
55-59%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Worthington Park 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.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Worthington Park 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
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Worthington Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
17%
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White
48%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Worthington Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Worthington Park 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 Worthington Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Worthington Park 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 Worthington Park 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Worthington Park 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 Worthington Park Elementary School's ranking?
Worthington Park Elementary School is ranked #1721 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Worthington Park Elementary School often compared to?
Worthington Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slate Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Worthington Park Elementary School?
389 students attend Worthington Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Worthington Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthington Park Elementary School?
Worthington Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Worthington Park Elementary School offer ?
Worthington Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Worthington Park Elementary School part of?
Worthington Park Elementary School is part of Worthington City School District.
In what neighborhood is Worthington Park Elementary School located?
Worthington Park Elementary School is located in the Far North neighborhood of Westerville, OH.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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