Enrollment
649
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewis Center, OH
Oak Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467603636
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467603636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Creek Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Creek Elementary School
Oak Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 649 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 508 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lewis Center's public schools, it stands alongside Shale Meadows Elementary School (724 students): Oak Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 24.1:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Oak Creek Elementary 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 Oak Creek Elementary School compares
Oak Creek Elementary 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 64% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 48.7%
Asian 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Oak Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Oak Creek Elementary School.
$13,879
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 9.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Oak Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Lewis Center
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shale Meadows Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Alum Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
664 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
Standard public school
188 students
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 (~649 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Creek Elementary School?
Oak Creek Elementary School has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewis Center, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Creek Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Oak Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Creek Elementary School?
Oak Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Oak Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Lewis Center, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lewis Center on the city page.
Is Oak Creek Elementary School a good school?
Oak Creek Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Olentangy Local?
Besides Oak Creek Elementary School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.
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