Fouse Elementary School

501 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fouse Elementary School, located in Westerville, Ohio, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Westerville City School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity, where staff and faculty work closely with families to ensure that each student’s individual social, emotional, and educational needs are met.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fouse Elementary is recognized for its commitment to building a strong sense of community. The school actively engages parents through a robust Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and hosts various programs that encourage student creativity and leadership. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on community building and extracurricular opportunities, Fouse Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to become confident and productive members of their local community.

501

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fouse Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	96
Black	42
Asian	27
Two or More	27

White
309 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
96 (19.2 %)
Black
42 (8.4 %)
Asian
27 (5.4 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)

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)797-7400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 87