Enrollment
523
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Concord, OH
East Muskingum Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Muskingum Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390488303415
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Muskingum Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in New Concord · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Muskingum Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Muskingum Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in New Concord, OH.
School address
District: East Muskingum Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488303415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Muskingum Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Muskingum Middle School
East Muskingum Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Concord, Ohio, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 523 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 751 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #672, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Muskingum Local spends $11,797 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Concord's elementary schools, it stands alongside Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School (489 students): East Muskingum Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 18.8:1).
East Muskingum Local also operates John Glenn High School (542 students) and Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School (489 students) alongside East Muskingum 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 East Muskingum Middle School compares
East Muskingum 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$11,797
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 95.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, East Muskingum 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 East Muskingum Local, which includes East Muskingum Middle School.
$11,797
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 East Muskingum Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Concord Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Muskingum Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in New Concord
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 (~523 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Muskingum Middle School
How many students attend East Muskingum Middle School?
East Muskingum Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Concord, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Muskingum Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Muskingum Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Muskingum Middle School?
21.6% of students at East Muskingum Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Muskingum Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Muskingum Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in New Concord, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Muskingum Middle School?
East Muskingum Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 East Muskingum Middle School rank among elementary schools in New Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, East Muskingum Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in New Concord, 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 New Concord on the city page.
Is East Muskingum Middle School a good school?
East Muskingum Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. 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 East Muskingum Local?
Besides East Muskingum Middle School, East Muskingum Local also operates John Glenn High School (542 students), Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School (489 students), and New Concord Elementary School (294 students). See the East Muskingum Local district page for the complete list.
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