Enrollment
291
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lebanon, OH
Dixie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487103367
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Lebanon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, OH.
School address
District: New Lebanon Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390487103367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie Middle School
Dixie Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling 291 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Dixie Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Ohio schools and 34% 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 291 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 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 291 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie Elementary School (446 students) and Dixie High School (311 students) alongside Dixie 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 Dixie Middle School compares
Dixie 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,602
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 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 91.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Dixie 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 New Lebanon Local School District, which includes Dixie Middle School.
$13,602
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 11.8%
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 Dixie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~291 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dixie Middle School
How many students attend Dixie Middle School?
Dixie Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% 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 Dixie Middle School?
40.0% of students at Dixie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie Middle School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie Middle School?
Dixie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dixie Middle School rank among public schools in New Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, 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 New Lebanon on the city page.
Is Dixie Middle School a good school?
Dixie Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 New Lebanon Local School District?
Besides Dixie Middle School, New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie Elementary School (446 students) and Dixie High School (311 students). See the New Lebanon Local School District district page for the complete list.
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