- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Durling Middle School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390481303121 · Lorain, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 19.5:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Vincent Elementary School (456 students)
Durling Middle School held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Durling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vincent Elemen
Vincent Elementary School
456 students
- This school
Durling Middle School
448 students
- Clearview High
Clearview High School
333 students
- Clearview Loca 29
Clearview Local Schools
29 students
What this shows Durling Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durling Middle School compares
Durling 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Clearview Local reports $15,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~448 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.