- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portsmouth, OH
Clay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391002603646
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Portsmouth, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Clay Middle School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 391002603646 · Portsmouth, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 8.9:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay Elementary School (326 students)
Clay Middle School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Clay Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary School
326 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
145 students
- This school
Clay Middle School
134 students
What this shows Clay Middle School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Middle School compares
Clay Middle School is a growing 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 51% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 129% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,319
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Clay Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Clay Local reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Middle School
How many students attend Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portsmouth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Middle School is 8.9:1, which is 51% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% 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 Clay Middle School?
72.5% of students at Clay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clay Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Middle School?
Clay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Clay Middle School rank among public schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay Local?
Besides Clay Middle School, Clay Local also operates Clay Elementary School (326 students) and Clay High School (145 students). See the Clay Local district page for the complete list.