- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherwood, OH
Fairview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390467102629
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 217
- students enrolled
Fairview Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sherwood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fairview Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390467102629 · Sherwood, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview Elementary School (411 students)
Fairview Middle School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
411 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
254 students
- This school
Fairview Middle School
217 students
What this shows Fairview Middle School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Middle School compares
Fairview 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Fairview Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Local reports $15,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Middle School
How many students attend Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has 217 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Sherwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Fairview Middle School rank among public schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sherwood, 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 Central Local?
Besides Fairview Middle School, Central Local also operates Fairview Elementary School (411 students) and Fairview High School (254 students). See the Central Local district page for the complete list.