Very Good
#1097 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Shale Meadows Elementary School
Elementary School · Olentangy Local · Lewis Center, OH
An Olentangy Local elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4458 North Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shale Meadows Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shale Meadows Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average419/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,446
Median home value
$423,000
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Shanahan PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK | 0.8 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Olentangy Preschool at DaccEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Olentangy Local
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shale Meadows Elementary School is listed in Olentangy Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shale Meadows Elementary School
Shale Meadows Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lewis Center, OH, part of Olentangy Local, serving approximately 714 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shale Meadows Elementary School
What grades does Shale Meadows Elementary School serve?
Shale Meadows Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shale Meadows Elementary School?
Shale Meadows Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shale Meadows Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shale Meadows Elementary School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shale Meadows Elementary School rank in OH?
Shale Meadows Elementary School ranks #1,097 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Shale Meadows Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shale Meadows Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shale Meadows Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shale Meadows Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Shale Meadows Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shale Meadows Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shale Meadows Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shale Meadows Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shale Meadows Elementary School?
9.5% of students at Shale Meadows Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (740) 657-5830
- Area population (ZIP 43035)
- 35,732
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43035; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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