- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewis, OH
Freedom Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467605481
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Trail Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lewis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Trail Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Trail Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lewis, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Freedom Trail Elementary grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 390467605481 · Lewis, OH Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 18.9:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Freedom Trail Elementary grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Freedom Trail Elementary 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 605
Freedom Trail Elementary
605 students
What this shows Freedom Trail Elementary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Trail Elementary compares
Freedom Trail Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 81% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Asian 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Freedom Trail Elementary 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 Freedom Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Trail Elementary'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
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Trail Elementary
How many students attend Freedom Trail Elementary?
Freedom Trail Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewis, OH. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Trail Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Trail Elementary?
5.9% of students at Freedom Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Trail Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Lewis, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Trail Elementary?
Freedom Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Freedom Trail Elementary rank among public schools in Lewis?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Trail Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lewis, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Freedom Trail Elementary, 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.