Administrative Cost Comparisons
Olentangy spends less on administration in actual dollars and as a percent of total cost per pupil than the average of all school districts in Ohio:
| Cost Per Pupil | Ohio Average | % of Total | Olentangy | % of Total |
| Administration | $2,083 | 13% | $1,471 | 11% |
| Total | $15,428 | $13,735 |
Source: Ohio Dept of Education FY23 District Profile Report
Olentangy spends less on administrative salaries than almost every school district in our local comparison group. Note that administrative salaries include principals, superintendents, treasurers, and other school leaders.
District Administrator Average Salary
| Bexley | $125,078 |
| Upper Arlington | $119,312 |
| Worthington | $117,679 |
| Dublin | $112,989 |
| Hilliard | $110,310 |
| Delaware | $100,169 |
| New Albany | $100,050 |
| Gahanna | $96,741 |
| Buckeye Valley | $96,150 |
| Olentangy | $94,498 |
| Big Walnut | $92,194 |
| Pickerington | $82,213 |
Source: Ohio Dept of Education FY23 District Profile Report as of 1/3/2024
Even with the addition of Peachblow Crossing Elementary, the Facilities Committee is projecting that trailer classrooms may be needed at Glen Oak Elementary and Scioto Ridge Elementary starting this August.
District leadership projects continuous, multiple redistrictings at all building levels to balance overflow if additional schools aren't built.
According to District leadership, class sizes will increase if the March 19th ballot issue fails
“Olentangy is at an enrollment cliff creating an immediate need for more schools to maintain our educational quality.” - Todd R. Meyer, Superintendent
All fifth graders at Cheshire Elementary are currently in trailer classrooms
All 4 high schools are at or over 96% capacity
If the March 19th ballot issue fails, the Facilities Committee projects that 5 elementaries may need trailers in the 2025-2026 school year, and 9 elementaries may need trailers in the 2026-2027 school year.