Enrollment
245
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milford Center, OH
Fairbanks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairbanks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390503204253
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairbanks Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Milford Center · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairbanks Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbanks Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford Center, OH.
School address
District: Fairbanks Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390503204253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairbanks Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairbanks Middle School
Fairbanks Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Milford Center, Ohio, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Fairbanks Local also operates Fairbanks Elementary School (444 students) and Fairbanks High School (390 students) alongside Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Middle School compares
Fairbanks 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,656
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 95.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Local, which includes Fairbanks Middle School.
$12,656
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 25.4%
Federal 6.6%
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 Fairbanks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairbanks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~245 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairbanks Middle School
How many students attend Fairbanks Middle School?
Fairbanks Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milford Center, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairbanks Middle School?
14.7% of students at Fairbanks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairbanks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairbanks Middle School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Milford Center, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairbanks Middle School?
Fairbanks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairbanks Middle School rank among public schools in Milford Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbanks Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford Center, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milford Center on the city page.
Is Fairbanks Middle School a good school?
Fairbanks Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Fairbanks Local?
Besides Fairbanks Middle School, Fairbanks Local also operates Fairbanks Elementary School (444 students) and Fairbanks High School (390 students). See the Fairbanks Local district page for the complete list.
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