- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dixie Middle School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390487103367 · New Lebanon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 12.1:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie Elementary School (446 students)
Dixie Middle School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dixie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie Elementa
Dixie Elementary School
446 students
- Dixie High Sch
Dixie High School
311 students
- This school
Dixie Middle School
291 students
What this shows Dixie Middle School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie Middle School compares
Dixie 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 | 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 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
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
$14,018
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
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.
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
District finance for New Lebanon Local School District reports $14,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.