- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Schaefer Middle School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390448101698 · Springfield, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,606 students)
Schaefer Middle School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Schaefer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,606 students
- Kenton Element 485
Kenton Elementary School
485 students
- Fulton Element 444
Fulton Elementary School
444 students
- Mann Elementar 438
Mann Elementary School
438 students
- Warder Park-Wa 425
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
425 students
- This school 285
Schaefer Middle School
285 students
What this shows Schaefer Middle School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schaefer Middle School compares
Schaefer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 |
| 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 methodology
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
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Springfield City School District reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~285 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.