Chapelfield Elementary School

Chapelfield Elementary School operates as a medium-sized elementary-level community in Gahanna, Ohio, part of Gahanna-Jefferson City. Current enrollment sits at 409 students spanning grades K through 5.

Chapelfield Elementary School is one of 13 schools operated by Gahanna-Jefferson City, a district that enrolls 8,290 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Chapelfield Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 57%; the rest is composed of 21% Black, 11% multiracial, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic. Compared to Franklin County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Chapelfield Elementary School shows 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.1:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Chapelfield Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 71.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 72.3%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Franklin County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $75,176 per year, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Franklin County runs 402 public schools (combined enrollment of about 195,359 students), of which Chapelfield Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Gahanna West Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Chapelfield Elementary School at 3rd of 7; the average score across the group is 69.1%.

Chapelfield Elementary School operates from a suburban location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Chapelfield Elementary School has decreased 6%, going from 433 students in 2018 to 409 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 67% to 57%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 18.0:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.