Enrollment
836
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Licking Heights Central Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Pataskala, Ohio, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 836 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Licking Heights Local spends $10,512 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pataskala's elementary schools, it stands alongside Watkins Intermediate School (801 students): Licking Heights Central Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 25:1).
Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students) and Licking Heights Middle School (820 students) alongside Licking Heights Central Intermediate 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 Licking Heights Central Intermediate School compares
Licking Heights Central Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Licking Heights Local, which includes Licking Heights Central Intermediate School.
$10,512
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 32.0%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~836 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Licking Heights Central Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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