Enrollment
298
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookfield, OH
Brookfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brookfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501203841
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookfield Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookfield Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, OH.
School address
District: Brookfield Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501203841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookfield Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookfield Middle School
Brookfield Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brookfield, Ohio, enrolling 298 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 478 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 298 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Brookfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brookfield Elementary School (378 students): Brookfield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Brookfield Local also operates Brookfield Elementary School (378 students) and Brookfield High School (288 students) alongside Brookfield 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 Brookfield Middle School compares
Brookfield 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$12,023
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
70
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 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 89.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Brookfield 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 Brookfield Local, which includes Brookfield Middle School.
$12,023
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Brookfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookfield Online School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Brookfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Brookfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~298 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brookfield Middle School
How many students attend Brookfield Middle School?
Brookfield Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookfield Middle School?
38.4% of students at Brookfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brookfield Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Brookfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookfield Middle School?
Brookfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Brookfield Middle School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookfield Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield on the city page.
Is Brookfield Middle School a good school?
Brookfield Middle School earns 29/100 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 Brookfield Local?
Besides Brookfield Middle School, Brookfield Local also operates Brookfield Elementary School (378 students), Brookfield High School (288 students), and Brookfield Online School (10 students). See the Brookfield Local district page for the complete list.
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