- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Federal NCES profile for Arts Impact Middle School (Aims), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438000632
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #19 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 507
- students enrolled
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) ranks #19 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390438000632 · Columbus, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
507 students
What this shows Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) compares
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.0%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.8%
White 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
How many students attend Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)?
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)?
The largest demographic group at Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)?
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) ranks #19 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Arts Impact Middle School (Aims), Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.