Cherrington Elementary School

522 Cherrington Rd
Westerville, OH 43081

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cherrington Elementary School, located in Westerville, Ohio, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Westerville City School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth while fostering a sense of community, often highlighted by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, supported by an active PTA that enhances the educational experience through various events and enrichment programs. With its convenient location on Cherrington Road, the school serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes the holistic development of its diverse student body, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

356

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherrington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	45
Black	112
Asian	5
Two or More	33

White
161 (45.2 %)
Black
112 (31.5 %)
Hispanic
45 (12.6 %)
Two or More
33 (9.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7050
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 65