- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390468702683 · Lancaster, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 19.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Union High School (587 students)
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
612 students
- Fairfield Unio
Fairfield Union High School
587 students
- Bremen Element
Bremen Elementary School
354 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School compares
Fairfield Union Rushville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,183
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 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.
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
District finance for Fairfield Union Local reports $13,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~612 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.