Enrollment
986
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Youngstown, OH
Austintown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Austintown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390482903187
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austintown Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Austintown Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austintown Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Austintown Local Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390482903187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austintown Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austintown Middle School
Austintown Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 986 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.2% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 986 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Youngstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Boardman Glenwood Junior High (550 students): Austintown Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Austintown Local Schools also operates Fitch High School (1,235 students) and Austintown Elementary School (996 students) alongside Austintown 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 Austintown Middle School compares
Austintown 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$12,352
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 67.8%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Austintown Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austintown Local Schools, which includes Austintown Middle School.
$12,352
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 16.1%
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 Austintown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austintown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austintown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austintown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Youngstown
3 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 (~986 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Austintown Middle School
How many students attend Austintown Middle School?
Austintown Middle School has 986 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austintown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austintown Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austintown Middle School?
50.2% of students at Austintown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austintown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Austintown Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austintown Middle School?
Austintown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Austintown Middle School rank among middle schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Austintown Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is Austintown Middle School a good school?
Austintown Middle School earns 34/100 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 Austintown Local Schools?
Besides Austintown Middle School, Austintown Local Schools also operates Fitch High School (1,235 students), Austintown Elementary School (996 students), and Austintown Intermediate School (895 students). See the Austintown Local Schools district page for the complete list.
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