- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pickerington, OH
Diley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Diley 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 390468903554
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diley Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Diley Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diley Middle School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468903554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Diley Middle School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390468903554 · Pickerington, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 24.5:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Diley Middle School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Diley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- This school 587
Diley Middle School
587 students
What this shows Diley Middle School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diley Middle School compares
Diley 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,484
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
White 35.8%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Diley Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Pickerington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Toll Gate Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Harmon Middle School
Standard public school
632 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Toll Gate Middle School
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diley Middle School
How many students attend Diley Middle School?
Diley Middle School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diley Middle School is 24.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diley Middle School?
27.8% of students at Diley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Diley Middle School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diley Middle School?
Diley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Diley Middle School rank among elementary schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Diley Middle School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Pickerington, 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 Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Diley Middle School, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.