- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galion, OH
Galion Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Galion Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390440200984
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galion Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Galion Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galion Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Galion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Galion Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390440200984 · Galion, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 15.5:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Primary Elementary School (421 students)
Galion Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Galion Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Primary Elemen
Primary Elementary School
421 students
- Galion High Sc
Galion High School
408 students
- Intermediate E
Intermediate Elementary School
373 students
- This school
Galion Middle School
357 students
What this shows Galion Middle School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galion Middle School compares
Galion Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$14,383
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Galion Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galion City reports $14,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galion Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galion Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galion Middle School
How many students attend Galion Middle School?
Galion Middle School has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galion Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower 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 Galion Middle School?
42.9% of students at Galion Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galion Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Galion Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galion Middle School?
Galion Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Galion Middle School rank among public schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Galion Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Galion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galion on the city page.
What other schools are in Galion City?
Besides Galion Middle School, Galion City also operates Primary Elementary School (421 students), Galion High School (408 students), and Intermediate Elementary School (373 students). See the Galion City district page for the complete list.