Enrollment
651
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grove City, OH
Pleasant View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448001670
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant View Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant View Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant View Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant View Middle School
Pleasant View Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 651 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.7% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 651 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 298 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 651 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grove City's middle schools, it stands alongside Beulah Park Middle School (710 students): Pleasant View Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 21.5:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Pleasant View Middle 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 Pleasant View Middle School compares
Pleasant View Middle 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 86% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.4%
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
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Pleasant View Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Pleasant View Middle School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Pleasant View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Grove City
2 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 (~651 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant View Middle School
How many students attend Pleasant View Middle School?
Pleasant View Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grove City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant View Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 View Middle School?
58.7% of students at Pleasant View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant View Middle School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant View Middle School?
Pleasant View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Pleasant View Middle School rank among middle schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant View Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Grove City, 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 Grove City on the city page.
Is Pleasant View Middle School a good school?
Pleasant View Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 South-Western City?
Besides Pleasant View Middle School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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