Wickliffe Elementary School

2405 Wickliffe Rd
Upper Arlington, OH 43221

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wickliffe Elementary School, located in the suburb of Upper Arlington, Ohio, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Upper Arlington City School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. Wickliffe utilizes an inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to be active participants in their education, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wickliffe is widely recognized for its strong focus on arts integration and social-emotional learning. The school cultivates an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their personal interests while developing a sense of responsibility toward their peers and community. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school maintains a reputation for providing a nurturing and high-achieving foundation for its students as they prepare for the transition to middle school within the district.

475

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wickliffe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	17
Two or More	35

White
390 (82.1 %)
Two or More
35 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.3 %)
Asian
17 (3.6 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)

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:	Upper Arlington City
Phone:	(614)487-5150
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 81

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 77