Enrollment
168
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kinsman, OH
Badger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Badger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501703865
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Badger Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kinsman · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Badger Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kinsman, OH.
School address
District: Joseph Badger Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501703865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Badger Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Badger Middle School
Badger Middle School is a small elementary school in Kinsman, Ohio, enrolling 168 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 32% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 168 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.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #85, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Joseph Badger Local also operates Badger Elementary School (250 students) and Badger High School (144 students) alongside Badger 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 Badger Middle School compares
Badger 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$14,155
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Badger 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 Joseph Badger Local, which includes Badger Middle School.
$14,155
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Badger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badger High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Badger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~168 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Badger Middle School
How many students attend Badger Middle School?
Badger Middle School has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kinsman, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Badger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Badger Middle School is 24:1, which is 32% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Badger Middle School?
32.8% of students at Badger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Badger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Badger Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Kinsman, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Badger Middle School?
Badger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Badger Middle School rank among public schools in Kinsman?
By Resource Investment Index, Badger Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kinsman, 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 Kinsman on the city page.
Is Badger Middle School a good school?
Badger Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Joseph Badger Local?
Besides Badger Middle School, Joseph Badger Local also operates Badger Elementary School (250 students) and Badger High School (144 students). See the Joseph Badger Local district page for the complete list.
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