Enrollment
608
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gahanna, OH
Gahanna West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gahanna West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390469602716
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gahanna West Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gahanna West Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gahanna West Middle School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469602716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gahanna West Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gahanna West Middle School
Gahanna West Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gahanna, Ohio, enrolling 608 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 608 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 692 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #357.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 608 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Gahanna's public schools, it stands alongside Gahanna East Middle School (660 students): Gahanna West Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 19.4:1).
Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln High School (2,468 students) and Lincoln Elementary School (730 students) alongside Gahanna West 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 West Middle School compares
Gahanna West 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 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 42.6%
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Gahanna West 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 West 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 West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gahanna West 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
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gahanna West Middle School
How many students attend Gahanna West Middle School?
Gahanna West Middle School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gahanna, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gahanna West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gahanna West Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gahanna West Middle School?
28.8% of students at Gahanna West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gahanna West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gahanna West Middle School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gahanna West Middle School?
Gahanna West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West Middle School rank among schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Gahanna West Middle School ranks #3 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 West Middle School a good school?
Gahanna West Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 West 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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