Enrollment
636
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Mccord Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mccord Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451304307
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccord Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccord Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccord Middle School ranks #6 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccord Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccord Middle School
Mccord Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 636 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 18.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 656 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #295.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 636 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodward Park Middle School (836 students): Mccord Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Mccord 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 Mccord Middle School compares
Mccord 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Mccord Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Mccord Middle School.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 Mccord Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccord Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
Standard public school
836 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Dominion Middle School
Standard public school
745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Norton Middle School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Standard public school
507 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~636 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mccord Middle School
How many students attend Mccord Middle School?
Mccord Middle School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccord Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccord Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Mccord Middle School?
18.4% of students at Mccord Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccord Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mccord Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccord Middle School?
Mccord Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mccord Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccord Middle School ranks #6 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Mccord Middle School a good school?
Mccord Middle School earns 41/100 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 Worthington City?
Besides Mccord Middle School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.
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