Olentangy Local

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Lewis Center, Ohio - 27 schools

An equity score of 24/100 ranks Olentangy Local #719 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,879 per pupil, Olentangy Local ranks #460 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

23,281
Total Enrollment
27
Schools
$13,879
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Olentangy Local operates 27 public schools serving 23,281 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 14 combined, 5 middle, 4 high, 4 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Delaware County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,879 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 81.6% local, 9.9% state, and 8.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 24/100, ranked #719 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 27 schools offering Advanced Placement (96 AP courses district-wide), a 515.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 14.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.2% White, 22.6% Asian, 5.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Olentangy Meadows Elementary School, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.

Its largest campus is Orange High School, enrolling 1,936 students (9% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Olentangy Preschool at Dacc, at 33 students, a 59x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Olentangy Local school enrollment varies 59× across entities

Olentangy Local school enrollment ranges from 33 students (lowest) to 1,936 students (highest), a spread of 1,903 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity, the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Olentangy Local student-counselor ratio is 516:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Olentangy Local chronic absenteeism rate is 14.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
9.9%
State
81.6%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
719 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 27 schools in Olentangy Local.

White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 22.6%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 56.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Olentangy Local's schools, above the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Olentangy Meadows Elementary School 71.5
  2. 2 Oak Creek Elementary School 68.8
  3. 3 Olentangy Shanahan Preschool 67.3
  4. 4 Olentangy Orange Middle School 66.6
  5. 5 Shale Meadows Elementary School 65.6

Programs & Resources

4 / 27
Schools with AP
96 AP courses total
515.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Olentangy Local

School Enrollment
Orange High School
1,936
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823
Olentangy High School
1,760
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
1,029
Olentangy Liberty Middle School
1,005
Berkshire Middle School
883
Hyatts Middle School
835
Wyandot Run Elementary School
733
Liberty Tree Elementary School
727
Shale Meadows Elementary School
724
Indian Springs Elementary
721
Alum Creek Elementary School
664
Glen Oak Elementary School
654
Oak Creek Elementary School
649
Arrowhead Elementary School
648
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
642
Johnnycake Corners Elementary School
611
Tyler Run Elementary School
606
Freedom Trail Elementary
605
Heritage Elementary School
592
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
574
Walnut Creek Elementary
546
Cheshire Elementary
508
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
188
Olentangy Preschool at Dacc
33

How Olentangy Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Toledo City Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
South-Western City Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Akron City Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lakota Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Dublin City Smaller Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Local's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Olentangy Local?

Olentangy Local has 27 schools, including 4 high, 5 middle, 14 combined, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 23,281 students.

How much does Olentangy Local spend per student?

Olentangy Local spends $13,879 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #719 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Olentangy Local?

Olentangy Local students are 59.2% White, 22.6% Asian, 5.9% African American, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 27 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Olentangy Local?

Olentangy Local has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #719 out of 806 districts in Ohio.