Powell
The village of Powell as now incorporated includes the original "old village" and the areas now known as The Retreat, Olentangy Ridge, Bartholomew Run, The Chase, Deer Run, Liberty Hills and Cardinal Hills. It is serviced by a full-time village police department and by the full-time Liberty Township fire department which has an emergency medical unit with state-of-the-art heart monitoring and trauma equipment.
Nearby shopping centers, as well as Liberty Plaza and Powell Village Center in the Village, and easy access to Delaware, Northwest Franklin County, and Columbus make suburban Powell the perfect residential community in which to live. It combines the best of both worlds-the ease of country living and the convenience of larger metropolitan areas. Antiquing enthusiasts will also attest to the fact that Powell is one of best places in the state in which to find those one-of-a-kind relics.
Powell recently issued bonds to construct a municipal service center and purchase additional park land. Also, construction of a municipal office center and a branch of the Delaware County Library are anticipated in the near future.
Population: 3,100
Land Area: 6 square miles
Taxes: (per $1000.00 valuation)
$61.36 (1997 total tax rate)
Churches: 6
Day Care Centers and Preschools: 3
Hospitals: Nearby hospitals include Riverside Methodist in Columbus, Grady Memorial in Delaware, and St. Ann's in Westerville.
Libraries: Powell Branch, Delaware County Library, Worthington, Dublin and Westerville
Recreational Facilities:
Village of Powell located I mile east of Columbus Zoo and Wyandotte Lake; Park and pistol range, Highbanks Metro Park, Liberty Township Park; easy access to Alum Creek and Delaware State Parks, Wedgewood and Shamrock Golf Courses. Powell Municipal Pool/Limited Membership.
Social & Civic Organizations:
The Retreat, Olentangy Ridge and Bartholomew Run, The Chase, and Deer Run Civic Associations, TWIG, Powell Ladies Club, Powell Historical Society, Powell Chamber of Commerce/Powell Business Assoc., Sertoma and Green Meadows Lions Club.
General Price Range of Homes: $180,000 - $700,000
Price Range of Greatest Selection: $200,000 - $600,000
Village of Powell
Contact Administrative Office:
P.O. Box 1028
Powell, Ohio 43065
(614) 885-5380
Greater Powell Business Association:
c /o Merrill Wells
41 Depot Street
Powell, Ohio 43065
Olentangy Local Schools:
814 Shanahan Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015
614-548-6111
Elementary - 3 schools, K-5, total enrollment 2,180
Middle School -1 school, 6-8, total enrollment 959
High School - 1 school, 9-12, total enrollment 1,082
Private/Parochial - Learning Unlimited K-12, Christ the King, K-8. Several outside district, within commuting distance.
New High School opened 1990
Easy access to Ohio Wesleyan University, Otterbein College, and The Ohio State University.
Total public school enrollment - 4,222 (4,246 with pre-school)
Pupil/teacher ratio generally 21:1
Expenditure per pupil: $5,203
Number of courses offered - 122 offered, includes 5 year French, Spanish programs. Calculus, physics, advanced placement courses, German, a business course and honors courses in math and science.
ACT (test scores) - 22.3 Composite for District. English, 21.5 Math, 22.2, Reading, 22.6, Science/Reasoning-22.3
SAT (test scores) verbal 535, math 529
% of students that pursue formal education - Over 90%
Number of personnel - 290 Certified Teachers
Special Programs:
S.B.H.
LD Tutors
DH (EMR)
Gifted programs in the elementary schools
Computer Education in all schools
Guidance programs all grades
Substance Abuse Program
School Psychologist
Speech and Hearing Therapists
School Nurse for the District
Clubs & Organizations:
Student Council, In the Know Team, Spanish Club, French Club, National Honor Society, FHA/Hero, Ski Club, Art Club, Debate, Teen advisors
Athletics
53 interscholastic teams-grades 7-12, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, Swimming, Gymnastics, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Track and Cheerleading
Summer School - None
Adult Education - Through J.V.S., also community education program in district schools.
Additional Information - As the fastest growing district in Central Ohio (according to percentage of increase in students), the Olentangy Local School District is proud of its growth and educational opportunities.
