- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewis Center, OH
Shale Meadows Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shale Meadows Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467606113
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shale Meadows Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Lewis Center · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shale Meadows Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shale Meadows Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lewis Center, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467606113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Shale Meadows Elementary School grew from 640 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 390467606113 · Lewis Center, OH Other · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 24.1:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Shale Meadows Elementary School grew from 640 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shale Meadows Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- This school 724
Shale Meadows Elementary School
724 students
What this shows Shale Meadows Elementary School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shale Meadows Elementary School compares
Shale Meadows Elementary School is a growing 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,848
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Asian 35.8%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Shale Meadows Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shale Meadows Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shale Meadows Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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
Olentangy Shanahan Preschool
Standard public school
188 students
Nationwide other 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shale Meadows Elementary School
How many students attend Shale Meadows Elementary School?
Shale Meadows Elementary School has 724 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewis Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shale Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shale Meadows Elementary School is 24.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shale Meadows Elementary School?
2.2% of students at Shale Meadows Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shale Meadows Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shale Meadows Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Lewis Center, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shale Meadows Elementary School?
Shale Meadows Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shale Meadows Elementary School rank among schools in Lewis Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Shale Meadows Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Shale Meadows 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.