- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Girard, OH
Girard Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Girard Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390440604533
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girard Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Girard · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 221
- students enrolled
Girard Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Girard, OH.
School address
District: Girard City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390440604533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Girard Junior High School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390440604533 · Girard, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Prospect Elementary School (498 students)
Girard Junior High School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Girard Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prospect Eleme
Prospect Elementary School
498 students
- Girard Sr High
Girard Sr High School
421 students
- Girard Interme
Girard Intermediate Middle School
349 students
- This school
Girard Junior High School
221 students
What this shows Girard Junior High School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girard Junior High School compares
Girard 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$14,514
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Girard Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Girard City School District reports $14,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girard Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Girard Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Girard Intermediate Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girard Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girard Junior High School
How many students attend Girard Junior High School?
Girard Junior High School has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Girard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Junior High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girard Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Girard Junior High School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Girard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girard Junior High School?
Girard Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Girard Junior High School rank among public schools in Girard?
By Resource Investment Index, Girard Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Girard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Girard City School District?
Besides Girard Junior High School, Girard City School District also operates Prospect Elementary School (498 students), Girard Sr High School (421 students), and Girard Intermediate Middle School (349 students). See the Girard City School District district page for the complete list.