- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
East Muskingum Middle School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390488303415 · New Concord, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.9:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (542 students)
East Muskingum Middle School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East Muskingum Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
542 students
- This school
East Muskingum Middle School
523 students
- Larry Miller I
Larry Miller Intermediate Elementary School
489 students
- New Concord El
New Concord Elementary School
294 students
- Perry Elementa 187
Perry Elementary School
187 students
- Pike Elementar 124
Pike Elementary School
124 students
What this shows East Muskingum Middle School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Muskingum Middle School compares
East Muskingum 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,636
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 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.
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
District finance for East Muskingum Local reports $11,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~523 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.