Enrollment
343
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Middle School
Columbia Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbia Station, Ohio, enrolling 343 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 569 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Columbia Local also operates Copopa Elementary School (424 students) and Columbia High School (273 students) alongside Columbia 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 Columbia Middle School compares
Columbia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia Local, which includes Columbia Middle School.
$14,655
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 23.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~343 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Columbia Station on the city page.
Is Columbia Middle School a good school?
Columbia Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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