- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewis Center, OH
Alum Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alum Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467600646
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alum Creek Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alum Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alum Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467600646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Alum Creek Elementary School held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390467600646 · Lewis Center, OH Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 21.4:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Alum Creek Elementary School held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Alum Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- This school 664
Alum Creek Elementary School
664 students
What this shows Alum Creek Elementary School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alum Creek Elementary School compares
Alum Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Asian 27.4%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Alum Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alum Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alum Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Lewis Center
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shale Meadows Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
Standard public school
188 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alum Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Alum Creek Elementary School?
Alum Creek Elementary School has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewis Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alum Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alum Creek Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alum Creek Elementary School?
10.3% of students at Alum Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alum Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alum Creek Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alum Creek Elementary School?
Alum Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alum Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Alum Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lewis Center, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewis Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Alum Creek Elementary School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.