Enrollment
294
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluffton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluffton Middle School
Bluffton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bluffton, Ohio, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Bluffton Exempted Village spends $10,503 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bluffton Exempted Village also operates Bluffton Elementary School (534 students) and Bluffton High School (420 students) alongside Bluffton 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 Bluffton Middle School compares
Bluffton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,503
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bluffton Exempted Village, which includes Bluffton Middle School.
$10,503
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 43.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bluffton on the city page.
Is Bluffton Middle School a good school?
Bluffton Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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