- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewis Center, OH
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Shanahan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390467602650
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Shanahan Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467602650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School held near 1,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 390467602650 · Lewis Center, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 19.8:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School held near 1,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Olentangy Shanahan 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 Shanahan Middle School
1,029 students
What this shows Olentangy Shanahan Middle School reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olentangy Shanahan Middle School compares
Olentangy Shanahan 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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 515 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 55.8%
Asian 24.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Olentangy Shanahan 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 Shanahan 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 | 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Shanahan 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 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 (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
How many students attend Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewis Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,034 (2022-23) → 1,001 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
5.1% of students at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Shanahan Middle School?
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Shanahan Middle School rank among public schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Shanahan Middle School ranks #5 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 Shanahan 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.