Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkshire Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkshire Middle School
Berkshire Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Burton, Ohio, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 632 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #530, 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 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Burton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berkshire Elementary (517 students): Berkshire Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 20.7:1).
Berkshire Local also operates Berkshire Elementary (517 students) and Berkshire High School (437 students) alongside Berkshire 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 Berkshire Middle School compares
Berkshire 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,810
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
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.
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 95.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkshire Local, which includes Berkshire Middle School.
$13,810
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 45.4%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~388 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Burton on the city page.
Is Berkshire Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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