Olentangy Meadows Elementary School

8950 Emerald Hill Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olentangy Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Olentangy Meadows Elementary School serves the southern part of Lewis Center, OH, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School's student population of 574 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Olentangy Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#337 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

77%
54%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
42%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
17%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

White
28%
65%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.72

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
19.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olentangy Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is ranked #337 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Olentangy Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Creek Elementary School, Glen Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
574 students attend Olentangy Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Olentangy Meadows Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olentangy Meadows Elementary School?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Olentangy Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olentangy Meadows Elementary School part of?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is part of Olentangy Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Olentangy Meadows Elementary School located?
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School is located in the Olentangy Meadows neighborhood of Lewis Center, OH.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Olentangy Meadows Elementary School serves the southern part of Lewis Center, OH, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families in the zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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