- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canal Winchester, OH
Canal Winchester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canal Winchester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390469400307
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canal Winchester Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Canal Winchester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Canal Winchester Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canal Winchester Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, OH.
School address
District: Canal Winchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469400307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Canal Winchester Middle School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390469400307 · Canal Winchester, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 16.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students)
Canal Winchester Middle School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Canal Winchester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canal Winchest
Canal Winchester High School
1,121 students
- This school
Canal Winchester Middle School
886 students
- Indian Trail E
Indian Trail Elementary School
870 students
- Winchester Tra
Winchester Trail Elementary
829 students
What this shows Canal Winchester Middle School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canal Winchester Middle School compares
Canal Winchester Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 30.9%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Canal Winchester Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canal Winchester Local reports $14,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canal Winchester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winchester Trail Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canal Winchester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canal Winchester Middle School
How many students attend Canal Winchester Middle School?
Canal Winchester Middle School has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canal Winchester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canal Winchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canal Winchester Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canal Winchester Middle School?
33.0% of students at Canal Winchester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canal Winchester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canal Winchester Middle School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Canal Winchester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canal Winchester Middle School?
Canal Winchester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Canal Winchester Middle School rank among public schools in Canal Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Canal Winchester Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canal Winchester, 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 Canal Winchester Local?
Besides Canal Winchester Middle School, Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students), Indian Trail Elementary School (870 students), and Winchester Trail Elementary (829 students). See the Canal Winchester Local district page for the complete list.