- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burton, OH
Berkshire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berkshire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390471602781
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkshire Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkshire Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Berkshire Middle School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390471602781 · Burton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 20.4:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkshire Elementary (517 students)
Berkshire Middle School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Berkshire Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
517 students
- Berkshire High
Berkshire High School
437 students
- This school
Berkshire Middle School
388 students
What this shows Berkshire Middle School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkshire Middle School compares
Berkshire Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Berkshire Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkshire Local reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berkshire Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkshire High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkshire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Burton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Middle School
How many students attend Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berkshire Middle School?
20.5% of students at Berkshire Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkshire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berkshire Middle School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Burton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkshire Middle School?
Berkshire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berkshire Middle School rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berkshire Local?
Besides Berkshire Middle School, Berkshire Local also operates Berkshire Elementary (517 students) and Berkshire High School (437 students). See the Berkshire Local district page for the complete list.