- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Chesapeake Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390452902164 · Chesapeake, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.9:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesapeake Elementary School (497 students)
Chesapeake Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesapeake Ele
Chesapeake Elementary School
497 students
- Chesapeake Hig
Chesapeake High School
380 students
- This school
Chesapeake Middle School
342 students
What this shows Chesapeake Middle School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake Middle School compares
Chesapeake Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Chesapeake Union Exempted Village reports $13,099 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~342 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.