- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pataskala, OH
Pataskala Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pataskala Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480403096
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pataskala Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pataskala Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pataskala Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480403096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Pataskala Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390480403096 · Pataskala, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 17.6:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students)
Pataskala Elementary School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pataskala Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watkins Memori
Watkins Memorial High School
1,397 students
- Watkins Middle
Watkins Middle School
1,147 students
- Watkins Interm
Watkins Intermediate School
801 students
- Etna Elementar 511
Etna Elementary
511 students
- Kirkersville E 483
Kirkersville Elementary School
483 students
- This school 457
Pataskala Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Pataskala Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pataskala Elementary School compares
Pataskala Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,739
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Asian 17.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Pataskala Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Licking Local reports $11,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pataskala Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watkins Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirkersville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pataskala Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Pataskala
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Heights Central Intermediate School
Standard public school
836 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Watkins Intermediate School
Standard public school
801 students 25:1 students per teacher
Licking Heights North Elementary School
Standard public school
745 students 41.4:1 students per teacher
South Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pataskala Elementary School
How many students attend Pataskala Elementary School?
Pataskala Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pataskala Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pataskala Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Pataskala Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Pataskala Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pataskala Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pataskala Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pataskala Elementary School?
Pataskala Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pataskala Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Pataskala Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Pataskala, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Licking Local?
Besides Pataskala Elementary School, Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students), Watkins Middle School (1,147 students), and Watkins Intermediate School (801 students). See the Southwest Licking Local district page for the complete list.