Enrollment
820
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pataskala, OH
Licking Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Licking Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390480003075
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Heights Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Licking Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Licking Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480003075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Licking Heights Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Licking Heights Middle School
Licking Heights Middle School is a large middle school in Pataskala, Ohio, enrolling 820 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 820 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% 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.
Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students) and Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students) alongside Licking Heights Middle 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 Middle School compares
Licking Heights Middle 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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
African American 33.7%
White 30.7%
Asian 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Licking Heights Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Licking Heights Central Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 middle 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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Licking Heights Middle School
How many students attend Licking Heights Middle School?
Licking Heights Middle School has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pataskala, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Heights Middle School is 23.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Licking Heights Middle School?
38.7% of students at Licking Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Heights Middle School is African American at 33.7% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Heights Middle School?
Licking Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Heights Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Licking Heights Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Middle School, Licking Heights Local also operates Licking Heights High School (1,428 students), Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students), and Licking Heights North Elementary School (745 students). See the Licking Heights Local district page for the complete list.
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