Enrollment
935
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rootstown, OH
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School
Federal NCES profile for Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390151205794
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Rootstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, OH.
School address
District: Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School · Ohio
NCES ID 390151205794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Rootstown, Ohio, enrolling 935 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 935 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School spends $8,619 per pupil, 41% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School operates only this one school, so Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School compares
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 89% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$8,619
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 87.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School, which includes Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School.
$8,619
Per student
-41%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.2%
State 85.0%
Federal 11.8%
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.
Similar other 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 (~935 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School
How many students attend Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School?
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School has 935 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rootstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School?
3.5% of students at Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School?
The largest demographic group at Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Rootstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School?
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem 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 Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School rank among public schools in Rootstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, 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 Rootstown on the city page.
Is Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School a good school?
Bio-Med Science Academy Stem 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 Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School?
None reported; Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School operates only Bio-Med Science Academy Stem School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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