Enrollment
404
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chillicothe, OH
Chillicothe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chillicothe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390437400286
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillicothe Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #9 of 18
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 404
- students enrolled
Chillicothe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Middle School ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Chillicothe City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437400286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chillicothe Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chillicothe Middle School
Chillicothe Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Chillicothe, Ohio, enrolling 404 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 227 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 404 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chillicothe's middle schools, it stands alongside Unioto Middle School (486 students): Chillicothe Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 23.1:1).
Chillicothe City also operates Chillicothe High School (795 students) and Chillicothe Intermediate School (719 students) alongside Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe Middle School compares
Chillicothe 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$13,065
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 77.2%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe City, which includes Chillicothe Middle School.
$13,065
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 39.5%
Federal 22.0%
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 Chillicothe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chillicothe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Chillicothe
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe Middle School
How many students attend Chillicothe Middle School?
Chillicothe Middle School has 404 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chillicothe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chillicothe Middle School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillicothe Middle School?
Chillicothe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Chillicothe Middle School rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Middle School ranks #9 of 18 public schools in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe on the city page.
Is Chillicothe Middle School a good school?
Chillicothe Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 Chillicothe City?
Besides Chillicothe Middle School, Chillicothe City also operates Chillicothe High School (795 students), Chillicothe Intermediate School (719 students), and Chillicothe Primary School (572 students). See the Chillicothe City district page for the complete list.
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