Enrollment
247
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Circleville, Ohio, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 301 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Circleville's middle schools, it stands alongside Circleville Middle School (476 students): George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 22.7:1).
Logan Elm Local also operates Logan Elm High School (899 students) and Laurelville Elementary School (814 students) alongside George Mcdowell-Exchange 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 George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School compares
George Mcdowell-Exchange 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,227
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 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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan Elm Local, which includes George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School.
$13,227
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 42.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 37.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~247 students)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School a good school?
George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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