Enrollment
375
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390507204043
Otsego Junior High — Bowling Green, OH
Federal NCES profile for Otsego Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Otsego Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Otsego Junior High reports 375 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 375 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Otsego Local spends $11,724 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.8% from local sources (property taxes), 37.7% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Otsego Junior High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 375 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,724
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 375 Top 47% in Ohio — larger than 53% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390507204043
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 375:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.8%
In-school suspensions 35
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otsego Local, which includes Otsego Junior High.
$11,724
Per student
-30%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.7%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Otsego Junior High
How many students attend Otsego Junior High?
Otsego Junior High has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otsego Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Otsego Junior High is White at 91.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bowling Green, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otsego Junior High?
Otsego Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.