Enrollment
869
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lebanon, OH
Lebanon Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442104928
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Junior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Junior High has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Junior High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lebanon Junior High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lebanon Junior High
Lebanon Junior High is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling 869 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #298.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lebanon City spends $11,643 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lebanon City also operates Lebanon High School (1,604 students) and Bowman Primary School (1,157 students) alongside Lebanon 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 Lebanon Junior High compares
Lebanon 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
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
$11,643
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Lebanon 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 Lebanon City, which includes Lebanon Junior High.
$11,643
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.5%
State 33.7%
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 Lebanon Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowman Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donovan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~869 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Junior High
How many students attend Lebanon Junior High?
Lebanon Junior High has 869 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lebanon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Junior High is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lebanon Junior High?
20.0% of students at Lebanon Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Junior High is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Junior High?
Lebanon Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Lebanon Junior High rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Junior High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Lebanon Junior High a good school?
Lebanon Junior High earns 35/100 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 Lebanon City?
Besides Lebanon Junior High, Lebanon City also operates Lebanon High School (1,604 students), Bowman Primary School (1,157 students), and Donovan Elementary School (798 students). See the Lebanon City district page for the complete list.
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