Enrollment
457
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pataskala Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pataskala Elementary School
Pataskala Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pataskala, Ohio, enrolling 457 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #242.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Southwest Licking Local spends $10,609 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pataskala's elementary schools, it stands alongside Licking Heights Central Intermediate School (836 students): Pataskala Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.4:1).
Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students) and Watkins Middle School (1,147 students) alongside Pataskala Elementary 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 Pataskala Elementary School compares
Pataskala Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Licking Local, which includes Pataskala Elementary School.
$10,609
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 35.5%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~457 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pataskala Elementary School a good school?
Pataskala Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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