- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Oak Creek Elementary School shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390467603636 · Lewis Center, OH Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 18.5:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Oak Creek Elementary School shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Oak Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- This school 649
Oak Creek Elementary School
649 students
What this shows Oak Creek Elementary School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Creek Elementary School compares
Oak Creek Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,848
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 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.
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
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,847
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~649 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.