- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fairbanks Middle School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390503204253 · Milford Center, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 18.8:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbanks Elementary School (444 students)
Fairbanks Middle School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairbanks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairbanks Elem
Fairbanks Elementary School
444 students
- Fairbanks High
Fairbanks High School
390 students
- This school
Fairbanks Middle School
245 students
What this shows Fairbanks Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairbanks Middle School compares
Fairbanks 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,716
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
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.
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
District finance for Fairbanks Local reports $13,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~245 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.