Enrollment
524
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cincinnati, OH
Delhi Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Delhi Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390473702870
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delhi Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #12 of 12
- middle schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Delhi Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Middle School ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473702870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delhi Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delhi Middle School
Delhi Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 524 students.
At 17.5:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 671 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #610, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cincinnati's middle schools, it stands alongside Nagel Middle School (1,087 students): Delhi Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 19.4:1).
Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students) and C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students) alongside Delhi 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 Delhi Middle School compares
Delhi 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$11,867
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 64.7%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Delhi 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 Oak Hills Local, which includes Delhi Middle School.
$11,867
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 Delhi Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C O Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rapid Run Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delhi Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nagel Middle School
Standard public school
1,087 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High School
Standard public school
921 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
White Oak Middle School
Standard public school
703 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Middle School
Standard public school
661 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rapid Run Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bridgetown Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~524 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delhi Middle School
How many students attend Delhi Middle School?
Delhi Middle School has 524 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Delhi Middle School?
38.2% of students at Delhi Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Delhi Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delhi Middle School?
Delhi Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Delhi Middle School rank among middle schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Middle School ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Delhi Middle School a good school?
Delhi Middle School earns 25/100 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 Oak Hills Local?
Besides Delhi Middle School, Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students), C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students), and John Foster Dulles Elementary School (812 students). See the Oak Hills Local district page for the complete list.
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