- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Finland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Finland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448001659
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finland Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #26 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Finland Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finland Middle School ranks #26 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Finland Middle School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390448001659 · Columbus, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 18.7:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
Finland Middle School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Finland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- This school 673
Finland Middle School
673 students
What this shows Finland Middle School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finland Middle School compares
Finland 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 112% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$14,393
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 673 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Finland Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Dominion Middle School
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745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
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636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
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583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
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Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Standard public school
507 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Finland Middle School
How many students attend Finland Middle School?
Finland Middle School has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Finland Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Finland Middle School?
67.0% of students at Finland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Finland Middle School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finland Middle School?
Finland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Finland Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Finland Middle School ranks #26 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides Finland Middle School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.