Enrollment
85
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arcadia, OH
Arcadia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arcadia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391000205134
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcadia Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 42.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 85
- students enrolled
Arcadia Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+134% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcadia Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcadia Middle School
Arcadia Middle School is a small middle school in Arcadia, Ohio, enrolling 85 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 134% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Ohio schools, with 85 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 85 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Arcadia Local also operates Arcadia Elementary School (301 students) and Arcadia High School (192 students) alongside Arcadia 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 Arcadia Middle School compares
Arcadia 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 | 42.5:1 | ▲ 134% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
42.5:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$14,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 85 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Arcadia Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcadia Local, which includes Arcadia Middle School.
$14,714
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 33.2%
Federal 12.4%
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 Arcadia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcadia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~85 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arcadia Middle School
How many students attend Arcadia Middle School?
Arcadia Middle School has 85 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arcadia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Middle School is 42.5:1, which is 134% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 171% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcadia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arcadia Middle School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Arcadia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcadia Middle School?
Arcadia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Arcadia Middle School rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcadia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
Is Arcadia Middle School a good school?
Arcadia Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Arcadia Local?
Besides Arcadia Middle School, Arcadia Local also operates Arcadia Elementary School (301 students) and Arcadia High School (192 students). See the Arcadia Local district page for the complete list.
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