- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cincinnati, OH
Pleasant Run Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Run Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390473602861
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Run Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 12
- middle schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Run Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Run Middle School ranks #7 of 12 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473602861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Pleasant Run Middle School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 390473602861 · Cincinnati, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 15:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Colerain High School (1,591 students)
Pleasant Run Middle School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Run Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colerain High
Colerain High School
1,591 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
910 students
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
797 students
- Struble Elemen
Struble Elementary School
772 students
- Pleasant Run E
Pleasant Run Elementary School
759 students
- This school
Pleasant Run Middle School
661 students
What this shows Pleasant Run Middle School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Run Middle School compares
Pleasant Run Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$12,991
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Pleasant Run Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $12,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Run Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colerain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Struble Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Run Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nagel Middle School
Standard public school
1,087 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High School
Standard public school
921 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
White Oak Middle School
Standard public school
703 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Rapid Run Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bridgetown Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Winton Woods Middle School
Standard public school
607 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Run Middle School
How many students attend Pleasant Run Middle School?
Pleasant Run Middle School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Run Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Run Middle School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Run Middle School?
40.2% of students at Pleasant Run Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Run Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Run Middle School is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Run Middle School?
Pleasant Run Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Pleasant Run Middle School rank among middle schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Run Middle School ranks #7 of 12 middle 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 middle schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides Pleasant Run Middle School, Northwest Local also operates Colerain High School (1,591 students), Northwest High School (910 students), and Taylor Elementary School (797 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.