Enrollment
730
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kings Mills, OH
Kings Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Kings Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390504303943
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Kings Mills · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Junior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Junior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Kings Mills, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kings Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kings Junior High School
Kings Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Kings Mills, Ohio, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Kings Local also operates Kings High School (1,457 students) and Columbia Intermediate School (809 students) alongside Kings Junior High 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 Kings Junior High School compares
Kings Junior High 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,856
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 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 72.5%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Kings Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kings Local, which includes Kings Junior High School.
$12,856
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 22.8%
Federal 7.8%
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 Kings Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J F Burns Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Mills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lebanon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~730 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kings Junior High School
How many students attend Kings Junior High School?
Kings Junior High School has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kings Mills, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Junior High School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kings Junior High School?
12.0% of students at Kings Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Kings Junior High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Kings Mills, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Junior High School?
Kings Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Kings Junior High School rank among public schools in Kings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Junior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Kings Mills, 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 Kings Mills on the city page.
Is Kings Junior High School a good school?
Kings Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Kings Local?
Besides Kings Junior High School, Kings Local also operates Kings High School (1,457 students), Columbia Intermediate School (809 students), and J F Burns Elementary School (807 students). See the Kings Local district page for the complete list.
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