Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, OH
Schaefer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schaefer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448101698
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schaefer Middle School earns 37/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 285
- students enrolled
Schaefer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schaefer Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448101698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schaefer Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schaefer Middle School
Schaefer Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Springfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Northridge Middle School (445 students): Schaefer Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 23.4:1).
Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students) and Kenton Elementary School (485 students) alongside Schaefer 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 Schaefer Middle School compares
Schaefer 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
68.1%
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
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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 + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 51.6%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Schaefer 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 Springfield City School District, which includes Schaefer Middle School.
$15,354
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 Schaefer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schaefer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
3 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 (~285 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Schaefer Middle School
How many students attend Schaefer Middle School?
Schaefer Middle School has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schaefer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schaefer 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schaefer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schaefer Middle School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schaefer Middle School?
Schaefer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schaefer Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Schaefer Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Schaefer Middle School a good school?
Schaefer Middle School earns 37/100 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. 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 Springfield City School District?
Besides Schaefer Middle School, Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students), Kenton Elementary School (485 students), and Fulton Elementary School (444 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.
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