- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewis Center, OH
Olentangy Orange Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Orange Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390467604600
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Orange Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy Orange Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Orange Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467604600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Olentangy Orange Middle School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 390467604600 · Lewis Center, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,056 enr · 16.2:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Olentangy Orange Middle School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Olentangy Orange 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
- This school
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- Olentangy Shan
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
1,029 students
What this shows Olentangy Orange Middle School reports 1,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olentangy Orange Middle School compares
Olentangy Orange 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Asian 19.1%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Olentangy Orange 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 Orange Middle 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 | Higher 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 Shanahan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Orange 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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Lewis Center
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 (~1,056 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Orange Middle School
How many students attend Olentangy Orange Middle School?
Olentangy Orange Middle School has 1,056 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewis Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Orange Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Orange Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy Orange Middle School?
12.0% of students at Olentangy Orange Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Orange Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Orange Middle School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Orange Middle School?
Olentangy Orange Middle 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 Olentangy Orange Middle School rank among public schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Orange Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public 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 public schools in Lewis Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Olentangy Orange 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.