- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Blanchester Middle School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390463802534 · Blanchester, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 17.6:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Putman Elementary School (471 students)
Blanchester Middle School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Blanchester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putman Element
Putman Elementary School
471 students
- This school
Blanchester Middle School
353 students
- Blanchester Hi
Blanchester High School
332 students
What this shows Blanchester Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blanchester Middle School compares
Blanchester Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,678
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
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.
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
District finance for Blanchester Local reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.