Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plain City, OH
Jonathan Alder Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Jonathan Alder Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390482603177
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonathan Alder Junior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Plain City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonathan Alder Junior High has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Alder Junior High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Plain City, OH.
School address
District: Jonathan Alder Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482603177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonathan Alder Junior High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonathan Alder Junior High
Jonathan Alder Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Plain City, Ohio, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 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.
Against 673 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #406.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jonathan Alder Local spends $11,521 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Plain City's middle schools, it stands alongside Eversole Run Middle School (837 students): Jonathan Alder Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 18.2:1).
Jonathan Alder Local also operates Jonathan Alder High School (729 students) and Plain City Elementary School (704 students) alongside Jonathan Alder Junior High.
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 Jonathan Alder Junior High compares
Jonathan Alder Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,521
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Jonathan Alder Junior High is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonathan Alder Local, which includes Jonathan Alder Junior High.
$11,521
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 33.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 Jonathan Alder Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Alder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plain City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonathan Alder Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Plain City
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Alder Junior High
How many students attend Jonathan Alder Junior High?
Jonathan Alder Junior High has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plain City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Alder Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Alder Junior High is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonathan Alder Junior High?
25.1% of students at Jonathan Alder Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonathan Alder Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Jonathan Alder Junior High is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Plain City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonathan Alder Junior High?
Jonathan Alder Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jonathan Alder Junior High rank among public schools in Plain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Alder Junior High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Plain City, 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 Plain City on the city page.
Is Jonathan Alder Junior High a good school?
Jonathan Alder Junior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. 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 Jonathan Alder Local?
Besides Jonathan Alder Junior High, Jonathan Alder Local also operates Jonathan Alder High School (729 students), Plain City Elementary School (704 students), and Canaan Middle School (354 students). See the Jonathan Alder Local district page for the complete list.
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