Enrollment
348
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 391003000262
Celina Middle School — Celina, OH
Federal NCES profile for Celina Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
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: Celina City · 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.
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Celina Middle School reports 348 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Ohio average and 31% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Celina City spends $14,641 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.4% from local sources (property taxes), 30.3% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 2 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 Celina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,641
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 348 Top 42% in Ohio — larger than 58% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 35.8% +13% vs state
NCES ID 391003000262
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.7%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Celina City, which includes Celina Middle School.
$14,641
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 30.3%
Federal 12.3%
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
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Celina Middle School
How many students attend Celina Middle School?
Celina Middle School has 348 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Celina, OH.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Celina Middle School?
35.8% of students at Celina Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celina Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Celina Middle School is White at 87.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Celina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celina Middle School?
Celina Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.