- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, OH
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Ewing Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442001140
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Ewing Junior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Ewing Junior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Ewing Junior High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Thomas Ewing Junior High School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390442001140 · Lancaster, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 19.5:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
Thomas Ewing Junior High School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Thomas Ewing Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- This school 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
- Mt. Pleasant E 530
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Thomas Ewing Junior High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Ewing Junior High School compares
Thomas Ewing Junior High 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 48% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$14,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 643 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Thomas Ewing Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Ewing Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| General Sherman Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Ewing Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
1 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Ewing Junior High School
How many students attend Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Ewing Junior High School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
46.7% of students at Thomas Ewing Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Ewing Junior High School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Ewing Junior High School?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Ewing Junior High School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Ewing Junior High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster City?
Besides Thomas Ewing Junior High School, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), and Tarhe Trails Elementary School (611 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.