Enrollment
362
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graham Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graham Middle School
Graham Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Saint Paris, Ohio, enrolling 362 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 650 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #176.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Graham Local also operates Graham Elementary School (735 students) and Graham High School (491 students) alongside Graham 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 Graham Middle School compares
Graham 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,909
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Graham Local, which includes Graham Middle School.
$12,909
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 48.8%
Federal 17.2%
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 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Saint Paris on the city page.
Is Graham Middle School a good school?
Graham Middle School earns 46/100 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 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.
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