Enrollment
948
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is a large middle school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 948 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 948 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 392 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #343, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 308 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 948 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pickerington's middle schools, it stands alongside Pickerington Lakeview Junior High (922 students): Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 22:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) alongside Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High 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 Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School compares
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~948 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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