Enrollment
414
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallipolis, OH
Gallia Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gallia Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390440305529
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallia Academy Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Gallipolis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallia Academy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallia Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gallipolis, OH.
School address
District: Gallipolis City · Ohio
NCES ID 390440305529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallia Academy Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallia Academy Middle School
Gallia Academy Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gallipolis, Ohio, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 507 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #358.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gallipolis City spends $11,206 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy High School (489 students) and Washington Elementary School (401 students) alongside Gallia Academy 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 Gallia Academy Middle School compares
Gallia Academy 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$11,206
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 90.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Gallia Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallipolis City, which includes Gallia Academy Middle School.
$11,206
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 25.4%
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 Gallia Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallia Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallia Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gallia Academy Middle School
How many students attend Gallia Academy Middle School?
Gallia Academy Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallipolis, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallia Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallia Academy Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Gallia Academy Middle School?
46.0% of students at Gallia Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallia Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gallia Academy Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Gallipolis, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallia Academy Middle School?
Gallia Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gallia Academy Middle School rank among public schools in Gallipolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallia Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gallipolis, 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 Gallipolis on the city page.
Is Gallia Academy Middle School a good school?
Gallia Academy Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Gallipolis City?
Besides Gallia Academy Middle School, Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy High School (489 students), Washington Elementary School (401 students), and Green Elementary School (320 students). See the Gallipolis City district page for the complete list.
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