- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Buckeye Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438000598
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Middle School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 326
- students enrolled
Buckeye Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Middle School ranks #2 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Buckeye Middle School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390438000598 · Columbus, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Buckeye Middle School shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Middle School 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 326
Buckeye Middle School
326 students
What this shows Buckeye Middle School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Middle School compares
Buckeye Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 44% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 120.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.1%
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Buckeye Middle School 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 Buckeye Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Middle School'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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Middle School
How many students attend Buckeye Middle School?
Buckeye Middle School has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 44% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% 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 Buckeye Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Middle School is African American at 41.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Middle School?
Buckeye Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Buckeye Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Middle School ranks #2 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 Buckeye Middle School, 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.