- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cincinnati, OH
Colerain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colerain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390473602856
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colerain Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 12
- middle schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Colerain Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colerain Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473602856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Colerain Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390473602856 · Cincinnati, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 15.1:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Colerain High School (1,591 students)
Colerain Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Colerain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colerain High
Colerain High School
1,591 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
910 students
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
797 students
- Struble Elemen
Struble Elementary School
772 students
- Pleasant Run E
Pleasant Run Elementary School
759 students
- This school 528
Colerain Middle School
528 students
What this shows Colerain Middle School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colerain Middle School compares
Colerain Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$12,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
African American 37.3%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Colerain Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $12,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colerain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colerain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Struble Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colerain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nagel Middle School
Standard public school
1,087 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High School
Standard public school
921 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
White Oak Middle School
Standard public school
703 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Middle School
Standard public school
661 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rapid Run Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bridgetown Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colerain Middle School
How many students attend Colerain Middle School?
Colerain Middle School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colerain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colerain Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colerain Middle School?
45.3% of students at Colerain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colerain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colerain Middle School is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colerain Middle School?
Colerain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colerain Middle School rank among middle schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Colerain Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Colerain Middle School, Northwest Local also operates Colerain High School (1,591 students), Northwest High School (910 students), and Taylor Elementary School (797 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.