Enrollment
457
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
North College Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North College Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445105554
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North College Hill Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #43 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 457
- students enrolled
North College Hill Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North College Hill Middle School ranks #43 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: North College Hill City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445105554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North College Hill Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North College Hill Middle School
North College Hill Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 457 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): North College Hill Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 30.8:1).
North College Hill City also operates North College Hill Elementary School (472 students) and North College Hill High School (402 students) alongside North College Hill 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 North College Hill Middle School compares
North College Hill 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$15,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 77.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White 5.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, North College Hill 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 North College Hill City, which includes North College Hill Middle School.
$15,796
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 50.7%
Federal 25.8%
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 North College Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North College Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North College Hill High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North College Hill Trojan Way Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North College Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~457 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North College Hill Middle School
How many students attend North College Hill Middle School?
North College Hill Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North College Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North College Hill Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North College Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North College Hill Middle School is African American at 77.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North College Hill Middle School?
North College Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 North College Hill Middle School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, North College Hill Middle School ranks #43 of 56 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is North College Hill Middle School a good school?
North College Hill Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 North College Hill City?
Besides North College Hill Middle School, North College Hill City also operates North College Hill Elementary School (472 students), North College Hill High School (402 students), and North College Hill Trojan Way Learning Center (97 students). See the North College Hill City district page for the complete list.
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