Excellent
#235 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Worthington Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Worthington City · Columbus, OH
A Worthington City elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1221 Candlewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43235
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Worthington Hills Elementary School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Worthington Hills 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$86,758
Median home value
$346,500
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
59.2%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Bluffsview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Smoky Row Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Worthington City
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Worthington Hills Elementary School is listed in Worthington City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worthington Hills Elementary School
Worthington Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Worthington City, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worthington Hills Elementary School
What grades does Worthington Hills Elementary School serve?
Worthington Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Worthington Hills Elementary School?
Worthington Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worthington Hills Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worthington Hills Elementary School rank in OH?
Worthington Hills Elementary School ranks #235 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Worthington Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Worthington Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Worthington Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worthington Hills Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Worthington Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Worthington Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worthington Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Worthington Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worthington Hills Elementary School?
4.6% of students at Worthington Hills 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (614) 450-4700
- Area population (ZIP 43235)
- 45,171
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 43235; 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
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