- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, OH
General Sherman Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for General Sherman Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442001131
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Sherman Junior High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
General Sherman Junior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Sherman Junior High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
General Sherman Junior High School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390442001131 · Lancaster, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 22.4:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
General Sherman Junior High School held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
General Sherman Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- This school 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 530
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
530 students
What this shows General Sherman Junior High School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Sherman Junior High School compares
General Sherman Junior High 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 51% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$14,319
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 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, General Sherman Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Sherman Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Sherman Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Sherman Junior High School
How many students attend General Sherman Junior High School?
General Sherman Junior High School has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Sherman Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Sherman Junior High School is 22.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General Sherman Junior High School?
47.7% of students at General Sherman Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Sherman Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at General Sherman Junior High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Sherman Junior High School?
General Sherman Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 General Sherman Junior High School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, General Sherman Junior High School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster City?
Besides General Sherman Junior High School, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students), and Tarhe Trails Elementary School (611 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.