Enrollment
448
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lorain, OH
Durling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Durling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390481303121
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durling Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 448
- students enrolled
Durling Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durling Middle School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durling Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Durling Middle School
Durling Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lorain's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vincent Elementary School (456 students): Durling Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Clearview Local also operates Vincent Elementary School (456 students) and Clearview High School (333 students) alongside Durling 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 Durling Middle School compares
Durling 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$14,635
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 30.6%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Durling Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clearview Local, which includes Durling Middle School.
$14,635
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 56.4%
Federal 17.9%
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 Durling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview Local Schools | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Durling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Lorain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
456 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
416 students
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
248 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle
Standard public school
102 students
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary
Standard public school
89 students
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain
Standard public school
69 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~448 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Durling Middle School
How many students attend Durling Middle School?
Durling Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lorain, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durling Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Durling Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durling Middle School?
Durling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Durling Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Durling Middle School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Lorain, 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 Lorain on the city page.
Is Durling Middle School a good school?
Durling Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clearview Local?
Besides Durling Middle School, Clearview Local also operates Vincent Elementary School (456 students), Clearview High School (333 students), and Clearview Local Schools (29 students). See the Clearview Local district page for the complete list.
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