- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pataskala, OH
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Licking Heights Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480005322
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights Central Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Licking Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480005322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390480005322 · Pataskala, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 19.4:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Heights High School (1,428 students)
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Licking Height
Licking Heights High School
1,428 students
- This school
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
836 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights Middle School
820 students
- Licking Height
Licking Heights North Elementary School
745 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
682 students
- South Elementa 550
South Elementary
550 students
What this shows Licking Heights Central Intermediate School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Heights Central Intermediate School compares
Licking Heights Central Intermediate 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,990
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 836 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 33.1%
Asian 31.6%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Licking Heights Central Intermediate School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Licking Heights Local reports $10,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Licking Heights Central Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Licking Heights Central Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 41.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pataskala
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Watkins Intermediate School
Standard public school
801 students 25:1 students per teacher
Licking Heights North Elementary School
Standard public school
745 students 41.4:1 students per teacher
South Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Pataskala Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Licking Heights Central Intermediate School?
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School has 836 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Central Intermediate School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Licking Heights Central Intermediate School?
39.9% of students at Licking Heights Central Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Heights Central Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Heights Central Intermediate School is African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Heights Central Intermediate School?
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Licking Heights Central Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights Central Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Licking Heights Local?
Besides Licking Heights Central Intermediate School, Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students), Licking Heights Middle School (820 students), and Licking Heights North Elementary School (745 students). See the Licking Heights Local district page for the complete list.