Enrollment
721
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powell, OH
Indian Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467604601
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Springs Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Powell, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Springs Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Springs Elementary
Indian Springs Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Powell, Ohio, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 28% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Powell's public schools, it stands alongside Wyandot Run Elementary School (733 students): Indian Springs Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 20.9:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Indian Springs Elementary.
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 Indian Springs Elementary compares
Indian Springs Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 87% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 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.
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
White 56.9%
Asian 27.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Indian Springs Elementary 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 Indian Springs Elementary.
$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 Indian Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Springs Elementary'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 other schools in Powell
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Tree Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Tyler Run Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Sutter Park Preschool
Standard public school
321 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Springs Elementary
How many students attend Indian Springs Elementary?
Indian Springs Elementary has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powell, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Springs Elementary?
4.1% of students at Indian Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Springs Elementary is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Powell, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Springs Elementary?
Indian Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Indian Springs Elementary rank among schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Powell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powell on the city page.
Is Indian Springs Elementary a good school?
Indian Springs Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Indian Springs 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.
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