Enrollment
412
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Johnstown, OH
Johnstown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Johnstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390479803066
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnstown Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnstown Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnstown Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH.
School address
District: Johnstown-Monroe Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390479803066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnstown Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnstown Middle School
Johnstown Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Johnstown, Ohio, enrolling 412 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 532 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #395, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Johnstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Northridge Middle School (270 students): Johnstown Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.3:1).
Johnstown-Monroe Local also operates Johnstown High School (488 students) and Johnstown Elementary School (483 students) alongside Johnstown 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 Johnstown Middle School compares
Johnstown 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,027
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 84.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Johnstown 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 Johnstown-Monroe Local, which includes Johnstown Middle School.
$12,027
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 22.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 Johnstown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnstown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnstown Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnstown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Johnstown
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Johnstown Middle School
How many students attend Johnstown Middle School?
Johnstown Middle School has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Johnstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnstown Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Johnstown Middle School?
14.8% of students at Johnstown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Johnstown Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Johnstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnstown Middle School?
Johnstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Johnstown Middle School rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnstown Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, 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 Johnstown on the city page.
Is Johnstown Middle School a good school?
Johnstown Middle School earns 37/100 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 Johnstown-Monroe Local?
Besides Johnstown Middle School, Johnstown-Monroe Local also operates Johnstown High School (488 students), Johnstown Elementary School (483 students), and Johnstown Intermediate School (273 students). See the Johnstown-Monroe Local district page for the complete list.
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