- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chardon, OH
Chardon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chardon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390471802790
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chardon Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Chardon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chardon Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Chardon Middle School shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 390471802790 · Chardon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 16.7:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chardon High School (1,054 students)
Chardon Middle School shrank from 750 students in 2022-23 to 704 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chardon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chardon High S
Chardon High School
1,054 students
- This school
Chardon Middle School
716 students
- Munson Element 238
Munson Elementary School
238 students
- Park Elementar 224
Park Elementary School
224 students
- Chardon Early 219
Chardon Early Learning Center
219 students
What this shows Chardon Middle School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chardon Middle School compares
Chardon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Chardon Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chardon Local reports $15,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chardon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chardon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Chardon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chardon Middle School
How many students attend Chardon Middle School?
Chardon Middle School has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chardon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chardon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chardon Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Chardon Middle School?
14.9% of students at Chardon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chardon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chardon Middle School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Chardon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chardon Middle School?
Chardon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chardon Middle School rank among elementary schools in Chardon?
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, 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 Chardon on the city page.
What other schools are in Chardon Local?
Besides Chardon Middle School, Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students), Munson Elementary School (238 students), and Park Elementary School (224 students). See the Chardon Local district page for the complete list.