Enrollment
862
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marysville, OH
Bunsold Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bunsold Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390454702231
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunsold Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunsold Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunsold Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Marysville, OH.
School address
District: Marysville Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454702231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bunsold Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bunsold Middle School
Bunsold Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Marysville, Ohio, enrolling 862 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 below the state's typical profile, with 13.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 862 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Marysville Exempted Village also operates Marysville High School (1,100 students) and Creekview Intermediate Elementary School (846 students) alongside Bunsold 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 Bunsold Middle School compares
Bunsold 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 | 13.1% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below 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
20.5%
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
$12,165
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Bunsold Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Exempted Village, which includes Bunsold Middle School.
$12,165
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 35.5%
Federal 10.9%
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 Bunsold Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Stem Early College High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Navin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunsold Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 33.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bunsold Middle School
How many students attend Bunsold Middle School?
Bunsold Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marysville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunsold Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunsold 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 Bunsold Middle School?
13.1% of students at Bunsold Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunsold Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bunsold Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Marysville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunsold Middle School?
Bunsold Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bunsold Middle School rank among public schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunsold Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Marysville, 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 Marysville on the city page.
Is Bunsold Middle School a good school?
Bunsold Middle School earns 39/100 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 Marysville Exempted Village?
Besides Bunsold Middle School, Marysville Exempted Village also operates Marysville High School (1,100 students), Creekview Intermediate Elementary School (846 students), and Marysville Stem Early College High School (692 students). See the Marysville Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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