Enrollment
850
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copley-Fairlawn Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Copley, Ohio, enrolling 850 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 850 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Copley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arrowhead Primary Elementary School (372 students): Copley-Fairlawn Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
Copley-Fairlawn City also operates Copley High School (895 students) and Arrowhead Primary Elementary School (372 students) alongside Copley-Fairlawn 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 Copley-Fairlawn Middle School compares
Copley-Fairlawn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,170
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copley-Fairlawn City, which includes Copley-Fairlawn Middle School.
$15,170
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.9%
State 11.3%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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.
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 (~850 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Copley on the city page.
Is Copley-Fairlawn Middle School a good school?
Copley-Fairlawn 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 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.
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