Enrollment
550
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Youngstown, OH
Boardman Glenwood Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Boardman Glenwood Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390483003197
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boardman Glenwood Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Boardman Glenwood Junior High has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boardman Glenwood Junior High ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Boardman Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483003197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boardman Glenwood Junior High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boardman Glenwood Junior High
Boardman Glenwood Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 521 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Youngstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Austintown Middle School (986 students): Boardman Glenwood Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 19.3:1).
Boardman Local also operates Boardman High School (1,005 students) and Boardman Center Intermediate School (814 students) alongside Boardman Glenwood Junior High.
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 Boardman Glenwood Junior High compares
Boardman Glenwood Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,534
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 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 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Boardman Glenwood Junior High is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boardman Local, which includes Boardman Glenwood Junior High.
$12,534
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 20.3%
Federal 12.4%
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 Boardman Glenwood Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boardman Center Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Boulevard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stadium Drive Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Lane Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boardman Glenwood Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Youngstown
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~550 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Boardman Glenwood Junior High
How many students attend Boardman Glenwood Junior High?
Boardman Glenwood Junior High has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boardman Glenwood Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Boardman Glenwood Junior High is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% lower 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 Boardman Glenwood Junior High?
44.4% of students at Boardman Glenwood Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boardman Glenwood Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Boardman Glenwood Junior High is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boardman Glenwood Junior High?
Boardman Glenwood Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Boardman Glenwood Junior High rank among middle schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Boardman Glenwood Junior High ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Youngstown on the city page.
Is Boardman Glenwood Junior High a good school?
Boardman Glenwood Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Boardman Local?
Besides Boardman Glenwood Junior High, Boardman Local also operates Boardman High School (1,005 students), Boardman Center Intermediate School (814 students), and West Boulevard Elementary School (417 students). See the Boardman Local district page for the complete list.
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