- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 37.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Circleville, OH
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390490803482
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Circleville, OH.
School address
District: Logan Elm Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490803482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
247 on latest CCD 390490803482 · Circleville, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 19:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Logan Elm High School (899 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 8 public schools in Circleville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Logan Elm High
Logan Elm High School
899 students
- Laurelville El
Laurelville Elementary School
814 students
- Salt Creek Int 269
Salt Creek Intermediate School
269 students
- This school 247
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School
247 students
- Washington Ele 213
Washington Elementary School
213 students
- Pickaway Eleme 208
Pickaway Elementary School
208 students
What this shows George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School compares
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School vs Ohio and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,621
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Logan Elm Local reports $14,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Elm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurelville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickaway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 50.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Circleville
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School
How many students attend George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School?
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School has 247 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Circleville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School?
31.2% of students at George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School?
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School rank among public schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Circleville, 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 Circleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Logan Elm Local?
Besides George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School, Logan Elm Local also operates Logan Elm High School (899 students), Laurelville Elementary School (814 students), and Salt Creek Intermediate School (269 students). See the Logan Elm Local district page for the complete list.