Enrollment
223
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus Grove, OH
Columbus Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390493103560
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Grove Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Columbus Grove · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 223
- students enrolled
Columbus Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Grove Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbus Grove, OH.
School address
District: Columbus Grove Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390493103560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Grove Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus Grove Middle School
Columbus Grove Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbus Grove, Ohio, enrolling 223 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Columbus Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Columbus Grove Elementary School (256 students): Columbus Grove Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 9.8:1).
Columbus Grove Local also operates Columbus Grove Elementary School (256 students) and Columbus Grove High School (247 students) alongside Columbus Grove 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 Columbus Grove Middle School compares
Columbus Grove 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,522
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Columbus Grove 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 Columbus Grove Local, which includes Columbus Grove Middle School.
$14,522
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 48.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Columbus Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Grove High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus Grove
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~223 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Grove Middle School
How many students attend Columbus Grove Middle School?
Columbus Grove Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus Grove, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Grove Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Columbus Grove, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Grove Middle School?
Columbus Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Columbus Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Columbus Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Grove Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbus Grove, 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 Columbus Grove on the city page.
Is Columbus Grove Middle School a good school?
Columbus Grove Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Columbus Grove Local?
Besides Columbus Grove Middle School, Columbus Grove Local also operates Columbus Grove Elementary School (256 students) and Columbus Grove High School (247 students). See the Columbus Grove Local district page for the complete list.
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