Enrollment
1,029
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olentangy Shanahan Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 1,029 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.1% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,029 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% 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 Orange Middle School (1,056 students): Olentangy Shanahan Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Olentangy Shanahan 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 Shanahan Middle School compares
Olentangy Shanahan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Olentangy Shanahan 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 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
- 1,936
- 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 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 (~1,029 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Olentangy Shanahan Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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