- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bluffton, OH
Bluffton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390452101366
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffton Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bluffton, OH.
School address
District: Bluffton Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452101366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bluffton Middle School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390452101366 · Bluffton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 19.6:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffton Elementary School (534 students)
Bluffton Middle School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bluffton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bluffton Eleme
Bluffton Elementary School
534 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High School
420 students
- This school
Bluffton Middle School
294 students
What this shows Bluffton Middle School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton Middle School compares
Bluffton 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Bluffton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bluffton Exempted Village reports $10,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton Middle School
How many students attend Bluffton Middle School?
Bluffton Middle School has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bluffton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffton Middle School?
39.6% of students at Bluffton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Bluffton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton Middle School?
Bluffton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bluffton Middle School rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton Exempted Village?
Besides Bluffton Middle School, Bluffton Exempted Village also operates Bluffton Elementary School (534 students) and Bluffton High School (420 students). See the Bluffton Exempted Village district page for the complete list.