- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amherst, OH
Amherst Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Amherst Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451902119
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amherst Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Amherst Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH.
School address
District: Amherst Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390451902119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Amherst Junior High School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390451902119 · Amherst, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 18.7:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Powers Elementary School (1,104 students)
Amherst Junior High School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Amherst Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powers Element
Powers Elementary School
1,104 students
- Marion L Steel
Marion L Steele High School
1,014 students
- This school
Amherst Junior High School
859 students
- Walter G. Nord
Walter G. Nord Middle School
556 students
What this shows Amherst Junior High School reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amherst Junior High School compares
Amherst Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Amherst Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst Exempted Village reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amherst Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion L Steele High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter G. Nord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amherst Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Junior High School
How many students attend Amherst Junior High School?
Amherst Junior High School has 859 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amherst, OH. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amherst Junior High School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amherst Junior High School?
24.0% of students at Amherst Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amherst Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Amherst Junior High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Amherst, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amherst Junior High School?
Amherst Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amherst Junior High School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Amherst Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Amherst Exempted Village?
Besides Amherst Junior High School, Amherst Exempted Village also operates Powers Elementary School (1,104 students), Marion L Steele High School (1,014 students), and Walter G. Nord Middle School (556 students). See the Amherst Exempted Village district page for the complete list.