Worthington Park Elementary School

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Worthington Park Elementary School is a public school located in Westerville, Ohio, serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the Westerville City School District, the school is situated in a residential area on Park Road and focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational academic development while prioritizing the social-emotional growth of its young learners, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its community-oriented approach, often utilizing its facilities and location to engage local families. Like many schools in the Westerville district, Worthington Park provides a range of services, including specialized programs for students with different learning needs, as well as various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous state-aligned curriculum standards and a welcoming school climate, Worthington Park Elementary strives to serve as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, promoting both educational achievement and character development.

389

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Worthington Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	33
Black	72
Asian	49
Two or More	49

White
186 (47.8 %)
Black
72 (18.5 %)
Asian
49 (12.6 %)
Two or More
49 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.5 %)

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:	Worthington City
Phone:	(614)450-5500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 77

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 55