Top Rankings
Southwest Licking Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,279 students in Southwest Licking Local School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Southwest Licking Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
4,852 Students
1,091,015 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
63,044 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Southwest Licking Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
590 Students
32,328 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
86,617 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
238 Students
192,244 Students
% Black Students
5%
18%
# White Students
3,560 Students
704,631 Students
% White Students
73%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,092 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
279 Students
72,529 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
30,887
# Students in K Grade:
342
112,601
# Students in 1st Grade:
361
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
364
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
387
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
379
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
337
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
399
90,010
# Students in 8th Grade:
333
88,363
# Students in 9th Grade:
352
11,363
# Students in 10th Grade:
410
10,664
# Students in 11th Grade:
324
12,317
# Students in 12th Grade:
337
11,352
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,426 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,674 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,426
$17,287
Spending / Student
$18,674
$17,235
Best Southwest Licking Local School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5906
Grades: K-3
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Watkins Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 963-3460
Grades: 3-5
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Kirkersville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8808 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-7281
Grades: K-3
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Pataskala Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 S High St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3861
Grades: K-3
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Watkins Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8868 Watkins Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-5767
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
