Enrollment
1,087
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nagel Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nagel Middle School
Nagel Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 1,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% 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 Cincinnati's middle schools, it stands alongside Sycamore Junior High School (921 students): Nagel Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
Forest Hills Local also operates Anderson High School (1,166 students) and Turpin High School (991 students) alongside Nagel 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 Nagel Middle School compares
Nagel 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,877
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Hills Local, which includes Nagel Middle School.
$12,877
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 25.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~1,087 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nagel Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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