Enrollment
353
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blanchester, OH
Blanchester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blanchester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390463802534
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blanchester Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Blanchester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blanchester Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchester Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blanchester, OH.
School address
District: Blanchester Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463802534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blanchester Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blanchester Middle School
Blanchester Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Blanchester, Ohio, enrolling 353 students.
At 17.6:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 628 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #476, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 95 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 353 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Blanchester Local also operates Putman Elementary School (471 students) and Blanchester High School (332 students) alongside Blanchester 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 Blanchester Middle School compares
Blanchester 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,984
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 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 93.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Blanchester 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 Blanchester Local, which includes Blanchester Middle School.
$13,984
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.0%
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 Blanchester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanchester High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blanchester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~353 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blanchester Middle School
How many students attend Blanchester Middle School?
Blanchester Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blanchester, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchester Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Blanchester Middle School?
33.7% of students at Blanchester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blanchester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blanchester Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Blanchester, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blanchester Middle School?
Blanchester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blanchester Middle School rank among public schools in Blanchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Blanchester Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blanchester, 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 Blanchester on the city page.
Is Blanchester Middle School a good school?
Blanchester 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 Blanchester Local?
Besides Blanchester Middle School, Blanchester Local also operates Putman Elementary School (471 students) and Blanchester High School (332 students). See the Blanchester Local district page for the complete list.
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