- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pataskala, OH
Licking Heights Central Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Licking Heights Central Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390480006056
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Heights Central Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 171
- students enrolled
Licking Heights Central Preschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights Central Preschool ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Licking Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480006056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Licking Heights Central Preschool grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+34.9%).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 390480006056 · Pataskala, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 34.2:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Heights High School (1,428 students)
Licking Heights Central Preschool grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+34.9%). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Heights Central Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Licking Height
Licking Heights High School
1,428 students
- Licking Height
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
- This school 171
Licking Heights Central Preschool
171 students
What this shows Licking Heights Central Preschool reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Heights Central Preschool compares
Licking Heights Central Preschool 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 | 34.2:1 | ▲ 88% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
34.2:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 34.5%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Licking Heights Central Preschool is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Central Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Licking Heights Central Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Pataskala
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Licking Heights Central Preschool
How many students attend Licking Heights Central Preschool?
Licking Heights Central Preschool has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Central Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Central Preschool is 34.2:1, which is 88% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Heights Central Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Licking Heights Central Preschool is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Heights Central Preschool?
Licking Heights Central Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Licking Heights Central Preschool rank among public schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights Central Preschool ranks #9 of 9 public 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 public schools in Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Licking Heights Local?
Besides Licking Heights Central Preschool, Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students), Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students), and Licking Heights Middle School (820 students). See the Licking Heights Local district page for the complete list.