Enrollment
612
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, OH
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Union Rushville 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 390468702683
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield Union Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468702683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 612 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 710 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #597, 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 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 612 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 612 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lancaster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tarhe Trails Elementary School (611 students): Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 22.6:1).
Fairfield Union Local also operates Fairfield Union High School (587 students) and Bremen Elementary School (354 students) alongside Fairfield Union Rushville 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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School compares
Fairfield Union Rushville 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,790
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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 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 95.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Fairfield Union Rushville 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 Fairfield Union Local, which includes Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School.
$12,790
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 41.4%
Federal 8.9%
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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bremen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Gorsuch West Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Tallmadge Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 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 (~612 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
How many students attend Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
25.8% of students at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School?
Fairfield Union Rushville 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 Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
Is Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School a good school?
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School earns 30/100 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 Fairfield Union Local?
Besides Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School, Fairfield Union Local also operates Fairfield Union High School (587 students), Bremen Elementary School (354 students), and Pleasantville Elementary School (348 students). See the Fairfield Union Local district page for the complete list.
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