Enrollment
693
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General Sherman Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at General Sherman Junior High School
General Sherman Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 693 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 693 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 693 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lancaster's middle schools, it stands alongside Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students): General Sherman Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 19.5:1).
Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students) and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students) alongside General Sherman Junior High 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 General Sherman Junior High School compares
General Sherman Junior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster City, which includes General Sherman Junior High School.
$13,399
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 35.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~693 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is General Sherman Junior High School a good school?
General Sherman Junior High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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