- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powell, OH
Olentangy Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390467604598
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Liberty Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Liberty Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Powell, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Olentangy Liberty Middle School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390467604598 · Powell, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 23.9:1 · 1.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Olentangy Liberty Middle School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Olentangy Liberty Middle 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
Olentangy Liberty Middle School
1,005 students
What this shows Olentangy Liberty Middle School reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olentangy Liberty Middle School compares
Olentangy Liberty Middle 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 94% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Olentangy Liberty Middle 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 Olentangy Liberty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Liberty Middle 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 middle schools in Powell
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,005 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Olentangy Liberty Middle School?
Olentangy Liberty Middle School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Liberty Middle School is 23.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy Liberty Middle School?
1.9% of students at Olentangy Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Liberty Middle School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Powell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Liberty Middle School?
Olentangy Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Olentangy Liberty Middle School rank among public schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Liberty Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Powell, 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 Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Olentangy Liberty Middle 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.