- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paris, OH
Graham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Graham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461902464
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Paris · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Paris, OH.
School address
District: Graham Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461902464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Graham Middle School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390461902464 · Saint Paris, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Elementary School (735 students)
Graham Middle School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Graham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Element
Graham Elementary School
735 students
- Graham High Sc
Graham High School
491 students
- This school
Graham Middle School
362 students
What this shows Graham Middle School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Middle School compares
Graham Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Graham Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graham Local reports $13,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Middle School
How many students attend Graham Middle School?
Graham Middle School has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paris, OH. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham Middle School?
32.1% of students at Graham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Graham Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Saint Paris, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Middle School?
Graham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Graham Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Paris, 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 Graham Local?
Besides Graham Middle School, Graham Local also operates Graham Elementary School (735 students) and Graham High School (491 students). See the Graham Local district page for the complete list.