Enrollment
283
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390487901051
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School — Cardington, OH
Federal NCES profile for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cardington-Lincoln Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cardington-Lincoln Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School reports 283 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 283 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cardington-Lincoln Local spends $14,525 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.6% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cardington-Lincoln Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,525
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 283 Top 29% in Ohio — larger than 71% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 18.1:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390487901051
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 283:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.0%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cardington-Lincoln Local, which includes Cardington-Lincoln Middle School.
$14,525
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
How many students attend Cardington-Lincoln Middle School?
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School has 283 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cardington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardington-Lincoln Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cardington-Lincoln Middle School is White at 95.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cardington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardington-Lincoln Middle School?
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.