Enrollment
188
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewis Center, OH
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Shanahan Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467605933
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 188
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Shanahan Preschool ranks #6 of 6 schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467605933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 188 students.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Among Lewis Center's public schools, it stands alongside Shale Meadows Elementary School (724 students): Olentangy Shanahan Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Olentangy Shanahan Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 188 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 42.6%
Asian 36.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Olentangy Shanahan Preschool is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Olentangy Shanahan Preschool.
$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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Shanahan Preschool'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 other schools in Lewis Center
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shale Meadows Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Alum Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
664 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Oak Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Arrowhead Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
How many students attend Olentangy Shanahan Preschool?
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewis Center, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Shanahan Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Shanahan Preschool is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Shanahan Preschool?
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Olentangy Shanahan Preschool rank among schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Shanahan Preschool ranks #6 of 6 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 schools in Lewis Center on the city page.
Is Olentangy Shanahan Preschool a good school?
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Shanahan Preschool, 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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