- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, OH
Licking Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Licking Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480103079
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Valley Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Licking Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH.
School address
District: Licking Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480103079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Licking Valley Elementary School held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390480103079 · Newark, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 17.6:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Valley High School (589 students)
Licking Valley Elementary School held near 952 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Licking Valley Elementary School
913 students
- Licking Valley
Licking Valley High School
589 students
- Licking Valley
Licking Valley Middle School
523 students
- Licking Valley 10
Licking Valley Online Learning School
10 students
What this shows Licking Valley Elementary School reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Valley Elementary School compares
Licking Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,375
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
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Licking Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Licking Valley Local reports $11,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Licking Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Licking Valley Online Learning School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Licking Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legend Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
John Clem Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Licking Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Licking Valley Elementary School?
Licking Valley Elementary School has 913 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 952 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Licking Valley Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Licking Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Valley Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Valley Elementary School?
Licking Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Licking Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Valley Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Licking Valley Local?
Besides Licking Valley Elementary School, Licking Valley Local also operates Licking Valley High School (589 students), Licking Valley Middle School (523 students), and Licking Valley Online Learning School (10 students). See the Licking Valley Local district page for the complete list.