Enrollment
724
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Medina, OH
Claggett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Claggett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390443801307
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claggett Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Claggett Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claggett Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Medina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claggett Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claggett Middle School
Claggett Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 724 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 585 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #200.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Medina's middle schools, it stands alongside A. I. Root Middle School (690 students): Claggett Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 16:1).
Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students) and A. I. Root Middle School (690 students) alongside Claggett 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 Claggett Middle School compares
Claggett 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$13,864
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 82.7%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Claggett 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 Medina City Sd, which includes Claggett Middle School.
$13,864
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 Claggett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Root Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Canavan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claggett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Medina
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~724 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Claggett Middle School
How many students attend Claggett Middle School?
Claggett Middle School has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Medina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claggett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claggett Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Claggett Middle School?
17.8% of students at Claggett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claggett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Claggett Middle School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claggett Middle School?
Claggett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Claggett Middle School rank among middle schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Claggett Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Medina, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Medina on the city page.
Is Claggett Middle School a good school?
Claggett Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Medina City Sd?
Besides Claggett Middle School, Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students), A. I. Root Middle School (690 students), and Sidney Fenn Elementary School (604 students). See the Medina City Sd district page for the complete list.
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