Lima Ridge Elementary

745 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Summit Station Preschool, located in Pataskala, Ohio, is an educational facility dedicated to fostering the early development of young children within a supportive and structured environment. The school focuses on creating a foundation for lifelong learning by balancing play-based activities with age-appropriate academic preparation. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside foundational skills, the preschool aims to help children build confidence, curiosity, and the essential social habits needed for a successful transition into kindergarten.

The program at Summit Station is designed to meet the unique needs of preschoolers, often emphasizing small group interactions and hands-on learning experiences. Located conveniently on Summit Road, the school serves the local Pataskala community by providing a safe, nurturing space where children can explore their interests and develop independence. Through a combination of creative arts, basic literacy, and guided physical play, the staff strives to cultivate a positive first school experience that prepares students for their future academic journeys.

745

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lima Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	28
Black	128
Asian	295
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
295 (39.6%)
White
262 (35.2%)
Black
128 (17.2%)
Two or More
31 (4.2%)
Hispanic
28 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Licking Heights Local
Phone:	(740)927-6926
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 158