- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Licking Heights Middle School grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 390480003075 · Pataskala, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 23.4:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Heights High School (1,428 students)
Licking Heights Middle School grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 785 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Heights Middle School 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
- This school
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 Middle School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Heights Middle School compares
Licking Heights Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,990
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~820 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), up 56.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.