Enrollment
263
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Frankfort, OH
Adena Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adena Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390494901451
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Adena Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 263
- students enrolled
Adena Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adena Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frankfort, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adena Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adena Middle School
Adena Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Frankfort, Ohio, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 263 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Adena Local also operates Adena Elementary School (524 students) and Adena High School (297 students) alongside Adena 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 Adena Middle School compares
Adena 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$11,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 92.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Adena 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 Adena Local, which includes Adena Middle School.
$11,919
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 62.0%
Federal 12.7%
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 Adena Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adena Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adena High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adena Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary 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 (~263 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Adena Middle School
How many students attend Adena Middle School?
Adena Middle School has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Frankfort, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adena Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% lower 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 Adena Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adena Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Frankfort, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adena Middle School?
Adena Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Adena Middle School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Adena Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort on the city page.
Is Adena Middle School a good school?
Adena Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Adena Local?
Besides Adena Middle School, Adena Local also operates Adena Elementary School (524 students) and Adena High School (297 students). See the Adena Local district page for the complete list.
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