DELAWARE, Ohio-Peachblow Crossing Elementary School opens in Delaware on Thursday with over 600 students, already operating at 96% capacity due to rapid growth in the district. Olentangy School District faces significant overcrowding, with seven of its 17 elementary schools, three of six middle schools, and three of four high schools at capacity. A recent failed levy that would have funded the construction of five new schools has exacerbated the situation. District officials anticipate Peachblow will exceed capacity by 2026 and are planning to address this through redistricting and other measures.
