- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Copley, OH
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Copley-Fairlawn 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 390499803783
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Copley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Copley, OH.
School address
District: Copley-Fairlawn City · Ohio
NCES ID 390499803783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 390499803783 · Copley, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 17.3:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Copley High School (895 students)
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School grew from 756 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copley High Sc
Copley High School
895 students
- This school
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
850 students
- Arrowhead Prim
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
372 students
- Fort Island Pr
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
358 students
- Herberich Prim 251
Herberich Primary Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Copley-Fairlawn Middle School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copley-Fairlawn Middle School compares
Copley-Fairlawn 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Copley-Fairlawn City reports $16,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrowhead Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Island Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herberich Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copley-Fairlawn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Copley
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
How many students attend Copley-Fairlawn Middle School?
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School has 850 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Copley, OH. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Copley-Fairlawn Middle School?
13.0% of students at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copley-Fairlawn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Copley, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copley-Fairlawn Middle School?
Copley-Fairlawn 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 Copley-Fairlawn Middle School rank among public schools in Copley?
By Resource Investment Index, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Copley, 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 Copley-Fairlawn City?
Besides Copley-Fairlawn Middle School, Copley-Fairlawn City also operates Copley High School (895 students), Arrowhead Primary Elementary School (372 students), and Fort Island Primary Elementary School (358 students). See the Copley-Fairlawn City district page for the complete list.