Enrollment
277
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dalton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dalton Middle School
Dalton Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dalton, Ohio, enrolling 277 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Dalton Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Ohio schools and 46% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dalton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dalton Elementary School (339 students): Dalton Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.9:1 vs 9.2:1).
Dalton Local also operates Dalton Elementary School (339 students) and Dalton High School (282 students) alongside Dalton 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 Dalton Middle School compares
Dalton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,599
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dalton Local, which includes Dalton Middle School.
$12,599
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 30.9%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~277 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dalton on the city page.
Is Dalton Middle School a good school?
Dalton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of 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 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.
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