Enrollment
653
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gahanna, OH
Gahanna South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gahanna South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390469600258
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gahanna South Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gahanna South Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gahanna South Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469600258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gahanna South Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gahanna South Middle School
Gahanna South Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gahanna, Ohio, enrolling 653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 641 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #316.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 653 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 185 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 653 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gahanna's public schools, it stands alongside Gahanna East Middle School (660 students): Gahanna South Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 19.4:1).
Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (730 students) alongside Gahanna South 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 Gahanna South Middle School compares
Gahanna South 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$13,249
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 653 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 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 44.1%
African American 37.7%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Gahanna South Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gahanna-Jefferson City, which includes Gahanna South Middle School.
$13,249
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 15.4%
Federal 7.1%
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 Gahanna South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahanna West Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gahanna South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gahanna
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gahanna South Middle School
How many students attend Gahanna South Middle School?
Gahanna South Middle School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gahanna, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gahanna South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gahanna South Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gahanna South Middle School?
18.3% of students at Gahanna South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gahanna South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gahanna South Middle School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gahanna South Middle School?
Gahanna South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Gahanna South Middle School rank among schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gahanna South Middle School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gahanna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gahanna on the city page.
Is Gahanna South Middle School a good school?
Gahanna South Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also more 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 Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Besides Gahanna South Middle School, Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students), Lincoln Elementary School (730 students), and Blacklick Elementary School (692 students). See the Gahanna-Jefferson City district page for the complete list.
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