- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chillicothe, OH
Zane Trace Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zane Trace Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390495403629
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zane Trace Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 392
- students enrolled
Zane Trace Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zane Trace Middle School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Zane Trace Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390495403629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Zane Trace Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390495403629 · Chillicothe, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Zane Trace Elementary School (473 students)
Zane Trace Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Zane Trace Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zane Trace Ele
Zane Trace Elementary School
473 students
- This school
Zane Trace Middle School
392 students
- Zane Trace Hig
Zane Trace High School
330 students
What this shows Zane Trace Middle School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zane Trace Middle School compares
Zane Trace Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Zane Trace Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Zane Trace Local reports $13,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zane Trace Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Trace Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zane Trace High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zane Trace Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Chillicothe
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chillicothe Primary School
Standard public school
572 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Zane Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Huntington Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Huntington Middle School
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zane Trace Middle School
How many students attend Zane Trace Middle School?
Zane Trace Middle School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chillicothe, OH. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zane Trace Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Zane Trace Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zane Trace Middle School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zane Trace Middle School?
Zane Trace Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Zane Trace Middle School rank among elementary schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Zane Trace Middle School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chillicothe on the city page.
What other schools are in Zane Trace Local?
Besides Zane Trace Middle School, Zane Trace Local also operates Zane Trace Elementary School (473 students) and Zane Trace High School (330 students). See the Zane Trace Local district page for the complete list.