Enrollment
1,056
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olentangy Orange Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olentangy Orange Middle School
Olentangy Orange Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 1,056 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,056 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lewis Center's middle schools, it stands alongside Olentangy Shanahan Middle School (1,029 students): Olentangy Orange Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 19.8:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Olentangy Orange 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 Orange Middle School compares
Olentangy Orange 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Olentangy Orange 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 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
- 1,936
- 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
- 1,029
- 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.
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 (~1,056 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Olentangy Orange Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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