- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gahanna West Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390469602716 · Gahanna, OH Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,468 students)
Gahanna West Middle School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gahanna West 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
- Gahanna South 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- This school 608
Gahanna West Middle School
608 students
What this shows Gahanna West Middle School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gahanna West Middle School compares
Gahanna West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~608 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.