- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Piqua, OH
Piqua Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Piqua Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390446402644
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piqua Junior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Piqua · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Piqua Junior High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piqua Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Piqua, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Piqua Junior High School shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 390446402644 · Piqua, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 20:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Piqua High School (931 students)
Piqua Junior High School shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Piqua Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piqua High Sch
Piqua High School
931 students
- Piqua Central
Piqua Central Intermediate School
714 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary Elementary School
508 students
- This school
Piqua Junior High School
460 students
- Springcreek Pr
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Piqua Junior High School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piqua Junior High School compares
Piqua Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$14,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Piqua Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Piqua City reports $14,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piqua Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piqua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piqua Central Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springcreek Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piqua Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piqua Junior High School
How many students attend Piqua Junior High School?
Piqua Junior High School has 460 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Piqua, OH. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piqua Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piqua Junior High School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piqua Junior High School?
52.1% of students at Piqua Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piqua Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Piqua Junior High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Piqua, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piqua Junior High School?
Piqua Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Piqua Junior High School rank among public schools in Piqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Piqua Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Piqua, 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 Piqua on the city page.
What other schools are in Piqua City?
Besides Piqua Junior High School, Piqua City also operates Piqua High School (931 students), Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students), and Washington Primary Elementary School (508 students). See the Piqua City district page for the complete list.