- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cincinnati, OH
Nagel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nagel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390473402704
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nagel Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #6 of 12
- middle schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nagel Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nagel Middle School ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Forest Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473402704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Nagel Middle School held near 1,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390473402704 · Cincinnati, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 19.4:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,166 students)
Nagel Middle School held near 1,075 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Nagel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,166 students
- This school
Nagel Middle School
1,087 students
- Turpin High Sc
Turpin High School
991 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
689 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
635 students
- Mercer Element
Mercer Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Nagel Middle School reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nagel Middle School compares
Nagel Middle School 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,470
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Nagel Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Local reports $13,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nagel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turpin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nagel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sycamore Junior High School
Standard public school
921 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
White Oak Middle School
Standard public school
703 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Middle School
Standard public school
661 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rapid Run Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bridgetown Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods Middle School
Standard public school
607 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nagel Middle School
How many students attend Nagel Middle School?
Nagel Middle School has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,055 (2022-23) → 1,075 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nagel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nagel Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nagel Middle School?
10.9% of students at Nagel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nagel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nagel Middle School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nagel Middle School?
Nagel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Nagel Middle School rank among middle schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Nagel Middle School ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Besides Nagel Middle School, Forest Hills Local also operates Anderson High School (1,166 students), Turpin High School (991 students), and Sherwood Elementary School (689 students). See the Forest Hills Local district page for the complete list.