Enrollment
642
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390473702722
Rapid Run Middle School — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Rapid Run Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rapid Run Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rapid Run Middle School reports 642 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oak Hills Local spends $12,869 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.6% from local sources (property taxes), 39.0% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rapid Run Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,869
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 642 Top 81% in Ohio — larger than 19% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390473702722
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Hills Local, which includes Rapid Run Middle School.
$12,869
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
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White Oak Middle School
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Pleasant Run Middle School
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Bridgetown Middle School
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Winton Woods Middle School
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rapid Run Middle School
How many students attend Rapid Run Middle School?
Rapid Run Middle School has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapid Run Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rapid Run Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rapid Run Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rapid Run Middle School is White at 85.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rapid Run Middle School?
Rapid Run Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.