Enrollment
886
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canal Winchester Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canal Winchester Middle School
Canal Winchester Middle School is a large middle school in Canal Winchester, Ohio, enrolling 886 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Canal Winchester Local also operates Canal Winchester High School (1,121 students) and Indian Trail Elementary School (870 students) alongside Canal Winchester Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canal Winchester Middle School compares
Canal Winchester Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canal Winchester Local, which includes Canal Winchester Middle School.
$13,153
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 37.1%
Federal 13.6%
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.
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
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Canal Winchester on the city page.
Is Canal Winchester Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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