Enrollment
10
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390480106135
Licking Valley Online Learning School — Newark, OH
Federal NCES profile for Licking Valley Online Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Licking Valley Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Licking Valley Online Learning School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Licking Valley Online Learning School reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 83% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 10 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Licking Valley Local spends $11,947 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Licking Valley Online Learning School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 85% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
— 85% below state mean
Top 0% in Ohio — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,947
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 10 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 10 Top 1% in Ohio — larger than 99% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 2.7:1 -85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390480106135
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 10:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Licking Valley Local, which includes Licking Valley Online Learning School.
$11,947
Per student
-29%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Licking Valley Online Learning School
How many students attend Licking Valley Online Learning School?
Licking Valley Online Learning School has 10 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Online Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Online Learning School is 2.7:1, which is 85% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Valley Online Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Valley Online Learning School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Valley Online Learning School?
Licking Valley Online Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.