- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Hamilton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390469502712
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #19 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #19 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Hamilton Middle School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 390469502712 · Columbus, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 20.7:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students)
Hamilton Middle School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
1,028 students
- Hamilton Towns
Hamilton Township High School
873 students
- Hamilton Inter
Hamilton Intermediate School
706 students
- This school
Hamilton Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Local 184
Hamilton Local Preschool
184 students
What this shows Hamilton Middle School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Middle School compares
Hamilton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$11,458
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Hamilton Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Local reports $11,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Local Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle School
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Middle School?
41.3% of students at Hamilton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Middle School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Hamilton Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #19 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Local?
Besides Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students), Hamilton Township High School (873 students), and Hamilton Intermediate School (706 students). See the Hamilton Local district page for the complete list.