- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390468900171
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468900171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 390468900171 · Pickerington, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 21.5:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- This school
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- Sycamore Creek 652
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School compares
Pickerington Ridgeview 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$13,484
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.4%
White 34.3%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Pickerington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~948 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
How many students attend Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
24.5% of students at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School?
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School rank among public schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Pickerington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Toll Gate Elementary (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.