Enrollment
366
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, OH
Champion Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Champion Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501303845
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Champion Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Champion Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Champion Middle School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Champion Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Champion Middle School
Champion Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 654 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #339.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howland Middle School (699 students): Champion Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14:1).
Champion Local also operates Champion Central Elementary School (453 students) and Champion High School (328 students) alongside Champion 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 Champion Middle School compares
Champion 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 94.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Champion 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 Champion Local, which includes Champion Middle School.
$13,789
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
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 Champion Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Champion Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Howland Middle School
Standard public school
699 students 14:1 students per teacher
Champion Central Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy of Warren
Standard public school
366 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Howland Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Mines Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Warren
Standard public school
118 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Champion Middle School
How many students attend Champion Middle School?
Champion Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Champion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Champion Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Champion Middle School?
26.0% of students at Champion Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Champion Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Champion Middle School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Warren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Champion Middle School?
Champion Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Champion Middle School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Champion Middle School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Champion Middle School a good school?
Champion Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Champion Local?
Besides Champion Middle School, Champion Local also operates Champion Central Elementary School (453 students) and Champion High School (328 students). See the Champion Local district page for the complete list.
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