How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence Local | Olentangy Local |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Ohio | Lewis Center, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 1,101 | 23,281 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 20.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence Local | Olentangy Local |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,211 | $16,456 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.1% | 8.5% |
| State Revenue | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Local Revenue | 84.3% | 81.6% |
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Olentangy Local
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence Local | Olentangy Local |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 59.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 22.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.7% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence Local | Olentangy Local |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 96 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 297.2:1 | 515.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.9% | 14.2% |
School Types
Independence Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Olentangy Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.