- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Gahanna South Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390469600258 · Gahanna, OH Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 19.8:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
Gahanna South Middle School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gahanna South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,468 students
- Lincoln Elemen 730
Lincoln Elementary School
730 students
- Blacklick Elem 692
Blacklick Elementary School
692 students
- Gahanna East M 660
Gahanna East Middle School
660 students
- This school 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- Gahanna West M 608
Gahanna West Middle School
608 students
What this shows Gahanna South Middle School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gahanna South Middle School compares
Gahanna South 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,473
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 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.
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
District finance for Gahanna-Jefferson City reports $14,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~653 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.