Enrollment
348
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Celina, OH
Celina Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Celina Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391003000262
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celina Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Celina · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 348
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Celina Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Celina, OH.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
What stands out at Celina Middle School
Celina Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Celina, Ohio, enrolling 348 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 611 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Celina City also operates Celina Elementary School (1,224 students) and Celina High School (743 students) alongside Celina 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 Celina Middle School compares
Celina Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Celina Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Celina City, which includes Celina Middle School.
$13,411
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Celina Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Celina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Celina Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tri Star Career Compact | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Celina Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Celina Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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.
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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% of enrollment, in Celina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celina Middle School?
Celina Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Celina Middle School rank among public schools in Celina?
By Resource Investment Index, Celina Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Celina, 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 Celina on the city page.
Is Celina Middle School a good school?
Celina Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Celina City?
Besides Celina Middle School, Celina City also operates Celina Elementary School (1,224 students), Celina High School (743 students), and Celina Primary School (535 students). See the Celina City district page for the complete list.
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