Enrollment
466
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390451702107
Zanesville Middle School — Zanesville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Zanesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 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: Zanesville City · 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zanesville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zanesville Middle School reports 466 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 466 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Zanesville City spends $16,820 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.8% from local sources (property taxes), 56.4% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Zanesville 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 62% | — | — |
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$16,820
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 466 Top 62% in Ohio — larger than 38% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390451702107
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Two or More 18.9%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 466:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.1%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 129
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zanesville City, which includes Zanesville Middle School.
$16,820
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 16.8%
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
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Zanesville Middle School
How many students attend Zanesville Middle School?
Zanesville Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zanesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zanesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zanesville Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zanesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zanesville Middle School is White at 66.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Zanesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zanesville Middle School?
Zanesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.