Enrollment
476
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Circleville, OH
Circleville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Circleville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390437600399
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circleville Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 476
- students enrolled
Circleville Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circleville Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Circleville, OH.
School address
District: Circleville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437600399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Circleville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Circleville Middle School
Circleville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Circleville, Ohio, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Circleville's middle schools, it stands alongside George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School (247 students): Circleville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 19:1).
Circleville City also operates Circleville Elementary School (1,110 students) and Circleville High School (528 students) alongside Circleville 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 Circleville Middle School compares
Circleville 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$13,903
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Circleville 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 Circleville City, which includes Circleville Middle School.
$13,903
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 36.1%
Federal 17.8%
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 Circleville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circleville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circleville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circleville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Circleville
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 (~476 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Circleville Middle School
How many students attend Circleville Middle School?
Circleville Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Circleville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circleville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Circleville Middle School is 22.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circleville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Circleville Middle School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Circleville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circleville Middle School?
Circleville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Circleville Middle School rank among public schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Circleville Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Circleville, 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 Circleville on the city page.
Is Circleville Middle School a good school?
Circleville Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Circleville City?
Besides Circleville Middle School, Circleville City also operates Circleville Elementary School (1,110 students) and Circleville High School (528 students). See the Circleville City district page for the complete list.
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