Enrollment
253
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390451602091
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey — Youngstown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Chaney Middle at Mcguffey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
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: Youngstown 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.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaney Middle at Mcguffey compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey reports 253 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 127 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Youngstown City spends $34,449 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 38.7% from the state, and 43.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), 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 Chaney Middle at Mcguffey 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 24% | — | — |
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$34,449
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 127 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 253 Top 24% in Ohio — larger than 76% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390451602091
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 14.2%
White 13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 127:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 176
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes Chaney Middle at Mcguffey.
$34,449
Per student
+104%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 38.7%
Federal 43.4%
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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Chaney Middle at Mcguffey
How many students attend Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is 12.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 19% lower 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 Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
The largest demographic group at Chaney Middle at Mcguffey is African American at 49.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaney Middle at Mcguffey?
Chaney Middle at Mcguffey has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) 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.