- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jonathan Alder Junior High held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390482603177 · Plain City, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 20.1:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Alder High School (729 students)
Jonathan Alder Junior High held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jonathan Alder Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder High School
729 students
- Plain City Ele
Plain City Elementary School
704 students
- This school
Jonathan Alder Junior High
382 students
- Canaan Middle
Canaan Middle School
354 students
- Monroe Element 243
Monroe Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Jonathan Alder Junior High reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonathan Alder Junior High compares
Jonathan Alder Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,999
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 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.
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
District finance for Jonathan Alder Local reports $11,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.