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#670 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 19% in state

Robert Frost Elementary School

Elementary School · Westerville City · Westerville, OH

A Westerville City elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

270 North Spring Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$14,875
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Robert Frost Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Frost Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,336

Median home value

$297,300

Median rent

$1,434/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi15Compare →
Mark Twain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–51.0 mi447Compare →
Mcvay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–51.3 mi567Compare →
Cherrington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–51.4 mi363Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Westerville City

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#6 of 23
District spending per student
$14,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert Frost Elementary School is listed in Westerville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Frost Elementary School

Robert Frost Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westerville, OH, part of Westerville City, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Frost Elementary School

What grades does Robert Frost Elementary School serve?

Robert Frost Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Robert Frost Elementary School?

Robert Frost Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Frost Elementary School rank in OH?

Robert Frost Elementary School ranks #670 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Robert Frost Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Frost Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robert Frost Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Frost Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robert Frost Elementary School a charter school?

No, Robert Frost Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Frost Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Robert Frost Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Frost Elementary School?

27.1% of students at Robert Frost Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 43081)
64,314
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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