Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390448101698
Schaefer Middle School — Springfield, OH
Federal NCES profile for Schaefer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
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: Springfield City School District · 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schaefer Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Schaefer Middle School reports 285 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% 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 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield City School District spends $16,864 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Schaefer 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 29% | — | — |
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
68.1%
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
$16,864
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 + 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
Enrollment 285 Top 29% in Ohio — larger than 71% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390448101698
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield City School District, which includes Schaefer Middle School.
$16,864
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 11% lower 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 Schaefer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schaefer Middle School is White at 51.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schaefer Middle School?
Schaefer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.