- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, OH
Creekside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461002431
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Creekside Middle School held near 1,113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390461002431 · Fairfield, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 18.8:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (2,255 students)
Creekside Middle School held near 1,113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Creekside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
2,255 students
- This school
Creekside Middle School
1,111 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
1,111 students
- Fairfield West 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- Fairfield Fres 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- Fairfield Cent 756
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756 students
What this shows Creekside Middle School reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Middle School compares
Creekside Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Creekside Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Middle School
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Middle School?
45.4% of students at Creekside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Middle School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Creekside Middle School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Creekside Middle School, Fairfield City also operates Fairfield High School (2,255 students), Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students), and Fairfield West Elementary School (870 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.