Alum Creek Elementary School

692 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alum Creek Elementary School, located in Lewis Center, Ohio, serves as a prominent educational institution within the highly regarded Olentangy Local School District. The school is situated in a growing suburban community and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As part of a district consistently ranked among the top in the state, Alum Creek benefits from strong community involvement, dedicated teaching staff, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Alum Creek Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture. The facility acts as a hub for its neighborhood, often facilitating parental engagement through active PTA involvement and various school-sponsored events. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a student-centered approach, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that includes enrichment opportunities, character-building initiatives, and a safe, nurturing atmosphere for its diverse student body.

692

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alum Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	37
Black	49
Asian	158
Two or More	44

White
404 (58.4 %)
Asian
158 (22.8 %)
Black
49 (7.1 %)
Two or More
44 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Olentangy Local
Phone:	(740)657-4600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 87

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 120