Enrollment
690
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medina, OH
A. I. Root Middle School
Federal NCES profile for A. I. Root Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390443800365
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. I. Root Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A. I. Root Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. I. Root Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Medina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. I. Root Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at A. I. Root Middle School
A. I. Root Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 690 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Medina's middle schools, it stands alongside Claggett Middle School (724 students): A. I. Root Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.8:1).
Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students) and Claggett Middle School (724 students) alongside A. I. Root Middle 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 A. I. Root Middle School compares
A. I. Root Middle 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,864
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 88.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, A. I. Root Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medina City Sd, which includes A. I. Root Middle School.
$13,864
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 A. I. Root Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claggett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Canavan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. I. Root Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Medina
2 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 (~690 students)
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Frequently asked questions about A. I. Root Middle School
How many students attend A. I. Root Middle School?
A. I. Root Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. I. Root Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. I. Root Middle School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. I. Root Middle School?
9.3% of students at A. I. Root Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. I. Root Middle School?
The largest demographic group at A. I. Root Middle School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. I. Root Middle School?
A. I. Root Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 A. I. Root Middle School rank among middle schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, A. I. Root Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
Is A. I. Root Middle School a good school?
A. I. Root Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Medina City Sd?
Besides A. I. Root Middle School, Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students), Claggett Middle School (724 students), and Sidney Fenn Elementary School (604 students). See the Medina City Sd district page for the complete list.
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