Enrollment
342
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesapeake, OH
Chesapeake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390452902164
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chesapeake, OH.
School address
District: Chesapeake Union Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452902164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesapeake Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesapeake Middle School
Chesapeake Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chesapeake, Ohio, enrolling 342 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 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 451 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #425, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chesapeake Union Exempted Village also operates Chesapeake Elementary School (497 students) and Chesapeake High School (380 students) alongside Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake Middle School compares
Chesapeake 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
52.3%
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
$13,137
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 95.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Chesapeake Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake Union Exempted Village, which includes Chesapeake Middle School.
$13,137
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 53.6%
Federal 20.6%
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 Chesapeake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesapeake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~342 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Middle School
How many students attend Chesapeake Middle School?
Chesapeake Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesapeake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Middle School 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 Chesapeake Middle School?
46.0% of students at Chesapeake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Middle School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Middle School?
Chesapeake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chesapeake Middle School rank among public schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake on the city page.
Is Chesapeake Middle School a good school?
Chesapeake Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. 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 Chesapeake Union Exempted Village?
Besides Chesapeake Middle School, Chesapeake Union Exempted Village also operates Chesapeake Elementary School (497 students) and Chesapeake High School (380 students). See the Chesapeake Union Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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