Enrollment
171
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Licking Heights Central Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Licking Heights Central Preschool
Licking Heights Central Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Pataskala, Ohio, enrolling 171 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Ohio schools and 88% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
The surrounding Licking Heights Local spends $10,512 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pataskala's public schools, it stands alongside Swl Digital Academy (75 students): Licking Heights Central Preschool is larger than that campus by headcount.
Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students) and Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students) alongside Licking Heights Central Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Licking Heights Central Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,512
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Licking Heights Local, which includes Licking Heights Central Preschool.
$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 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
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Licking Heights Central Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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