Enrollment
367
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbiana, OH
Crestview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390464302554
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Columbiana, OH.
School address
District: Crestview Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390464302554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestview Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestview Middle School
Crestview Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbiana, Ohio, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 652 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #576, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Columbiana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crestview Elementary School (414 students): Crestview Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
Crestview Local also operates Crestview Elementary School (414 students) and Crestview High School (355 students) alongside Crestview 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 Crestview Middle School compares
Crestview 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$12,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 97.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Crestview 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 Crestview Local, which includes Crestview Middle School.
$12,963
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 13.2%
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 Crestview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbiana
2 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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestview Middle School
How many students attend Crestview Middle School?
Crestview Middle School has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbiana, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestview Middle School?
26.3% of students at Crestview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Middle School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Columbiana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Middle School?
Crestview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Crestview Middle School rank among elementary schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Columbiana, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbiana on the city page.
Is Crestview Middle School a good school?
Crestview Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Crestview Local?
Besides Crestview Middle School, Crestview Local also operates Crestview Elementary School (414 students) and Crestview High School (355 students). See the Crestview Local district page for the complete list.
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