Enrollment
525
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130387004127
Aaron Cohn Middle School — Midland, GA
Federal NCES profile for Aaron Cohn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aaron Cohn Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Aaron Cohn Middle School reports 525 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the Georgia average and 50% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 525 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Muscogee County spends $14,671 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 18.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aaron Cohn Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,671
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 525 Top 35% in Georgia — larger than 65% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.1% -57% vs state
NCES ID 130387004127
Student demographics
African American 42.3%
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 525:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.6%
In-school suspensions 63
Out-of-school suspensions 62
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscogee County, which includes Aaron Cohn Middle School.
$14,671
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Aaron Cohn Middle School
How many students attend Aaron Cohn Middle School?
Aaron Cohn Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aaron Cohn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aaron Cohn Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aaron Cohn Middle School?
26.1% of students at Aaron Cohn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aaron Cohn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aaron Cohn Middle School is African American at 42.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Midland, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aaron Cohn Middle School?
Aaron Cohn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.