- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pioneer, OH
North Central Junior/High School
Federal NCES profile for North Central Junior/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390506404016
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Junior/High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 208
- students enrolled
North Central Junior/High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Central Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390506404016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
North Central Junior/High School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390506404016 · Pioneer, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 12.2:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central Elementary School (308 students)
North Central Junior/High School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How North Central Junior/High School compares
North Central Junior/High 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, North Central Junior/High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Central Local reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Junior/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Junior/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Pioneer
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Junior/High School
How many students attend North Central Junior/High School?
North Central Junior/High School has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pioneer, OH. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Junior/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Junior/High School is 12.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% lower 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 North Central Junior/High School?
52.8% of students at North Central Junior/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Junior/High School?
The largest demographic group at North Central Junior/High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Pioneer, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Junior/High School?
North Central Junior/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Central Local?
Besides North Central Junior/High School, North Central Local also operates North Central Elementary School (308 students). See the North Central Local district page for the complete list.