Enrollment
643
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Ewing Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Ewing Junior High School
Thomas Ewing Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 399 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 643 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 270 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 643 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lancaster's middle schools, it stands alongside General Sherman Junior High School (693 students): Thomas Ewing Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 22.4:1).
Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students) and General Sherman Junior High School (693 students) alongside Thomas Ewing Junior High 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 Thomas Ewing Junior High School compares
Thomas Ewing Junior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster City, which includes Thomas Ewing Junior High School.
$13,399
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 35.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomas Ewing Junior High School a good school?
Thomas Ewing Junior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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