Enrollment
724
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shale Meadows Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shale Meadows Elementary School
Shale Meadows Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lewis Center, Ohio, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 32% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.2% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lewis Center's public schools, it stands alongside Alum Creek Elementary School (664 students): Shale Meadows Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 21.4:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Shale Meadows 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 Shale Meadows Elementary School compares
Shale Meadows 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Shale Meadows 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 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
- 1,936
- 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.
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
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 (~724 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shale Meadows Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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