Enrollment
642
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powell, OH
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scioto Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467601414
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scioto Ridge Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Scioto Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scioto Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Powell, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scioto Ridge Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Scioto Ridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Powell, Ohio, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Powell's public schools, it stands alongside Wyandot Run Elementary School (733 students): Scioto Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 20.9:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Scioto Ridge 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 Scioto Ridge Elementary School compares
Scioto Ridge 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 68.7%
Asian 17.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Scioto Ridge 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 Olentangy Local, which includes Scioto Ridge Elementary 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 Scioto Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scioto Ridge Elementary 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 other schools in Powell
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Tree Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Tyler Run Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Sutter Park Preschool
Standard public school
321 students 17.8:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Scioto Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Scioto Ridge Elementary School?
Scioto Ridge Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powell, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scioto Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scioto Ridge Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scioto Ridge Elementary School?
5.2% of students at Scioto Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scioto Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scioto Ridge Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Powell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scioto Ridge Elementary School?
Scioto Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Scioto Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Scioto Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Powell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powell on the city page.
Is Scioto Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Scioto Ridge Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Scioto Ridge Elementary 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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