- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dalton, OH
Dalton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dalton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390505403981
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dalton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dalton Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390505403981 · Dalton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 9.9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton Elementary School (339 students)
Dalton Middle School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dalton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalton Element
Dalton Elementary School
339 students
- Dalton High Sc
Dalton High School
282 students
- This school
Dalton Middle School
277 students
What this shows Dalton Middle School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton Middle School compares
Dalton 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 46% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,520
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Dalton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Local reports $13,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Dalton
1 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalton Middle School
How many students attend Dalton Middle School?
Dalton Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dalton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 46% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% 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 Dalton Middle School?
40.0% of students at Dalton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dalton Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Dalton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton Middle School?
Dalton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Dalton Middle School rank among public schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dalton, 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 Dalton Local?
Besides Dalton Middle School, Dalton Local also operates Dalton Elementary School (339 students) and Dalton High School (282 students). See the Dalton Local district page for the complete list.