Enrollment
1,005
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olentangy Liberty Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olentangy Liberty Middle School
Olentangy Liberty Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Powell, Ohio, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.9% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,005 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #140, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Powell's middle schools, it stands alongside Hyatts Middle School (835 students): Olentangy Liberty Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.9:1 vs 17:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Olentangy Liberty Middle 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 Olentangy Liberty Middle School compares
Olentangy Liberty Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Olentangy Liberty Middle 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 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
- 1,936
- 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 middle schools in Powell
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~1,005 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Olentangy Liberty Middle School a good school?
Olentangy Liberty Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 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.
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