- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia Station, OH
Columbia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390481403124
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Columbia Station · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbia Station, OH.
School address
District: Columbia Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390481403124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Columbia Middle School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390481403124 · Columbia Station, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 15.6:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Copopa Elementary School (424 students)
Columbia Middle School grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copopa Element
Copopa Elementary School
424 students
- This school
Columbia Middle School
343 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
273 students
What this shows Columbia Middle School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Middle School compares
Columbia Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Asian 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Columbia Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia Local reports $15,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copopa Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Middle School
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia Station, OH. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Columbia Middle School?
39.1% of students at Columbia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Columbia Station, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Columbia Middle School rank among public schools in Columbia Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbia Station, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia Local?
Besides Columbia Middle School, Columbia Local also operates Copopa Elementary School (424 students) and Columbia High School (273 students). See the Columbia Local district page for the complete list.