Enrollment
587
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diley Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diley Middle School
Diley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 587 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 35% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 587 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 731 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 African American (39%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 587 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 332 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 587 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pickerington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Toll Gate Elementary (948 students): Diley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.5:1 vs 25.6:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) alongside Diley 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 Diley Middle School compares
Diley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Diley Middle School.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~587 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Diley Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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