Enrollment
592
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewis Center, OH
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467605474
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467605474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 592 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Heritage Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 89% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$13,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 43.2%
White 40.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Heritage Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Heritage Elementary School.
$13,879
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 9.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Heritage 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 | Similar 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 Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewis Center, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary School?
3.5% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is Asian at 43.2% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Elementary School rank among public schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public 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 public schools in Lewis Center on the city page.
Is Heritage Elementary School a good school?
Heritage Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Heritage 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.
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