- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Donnell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Donnell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000000943
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donnell Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Donnell Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donnell Middle School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Donnell Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 391000000943 · Findlay, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 15.4:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Findlay High School (1,592 students)
Donnell Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Donnell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Findlay High S
Findlay High School
1,592 students
- Glenwood Middl 579
Glenwood Middle School
579 students
- This school 522
Donnell Middle School
522 students
- Wilson Vance E 412
Wilson Vance Elementary School
412 students
- Northview Prim 399
Northview Primary School
399 students
- Whittier Prima 396
Whittier Primary School
396 students
What this shows Donnell Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donnell Middle School compares
Donnell 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,996
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Donnell Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Findlay City reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donnell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donnell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Findlay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 20:1 students per teacher
Liberty-Benton Middle School
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northview Primary School
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Primary School
Standard public school
396 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Primary School
Standard public school
354 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donnell Middle School
How many students attend Donnell Middle School?
Donnell Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donnell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donnell Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Donnell Middle School?
34.6% of students at Donnell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donnell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Donnell Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donnell Middle School?
Donnell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Donnell Middle School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Donnell Middle School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Findlay on the city page.
What other schools are in Findlay City?
Besides Donnell Middle School, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Glenwood Middle School (579 students), and Wilson Vance Elementary School (412 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.