- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Palestine, OH
East Palestine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Palestine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439200879
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Palestine Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Palestine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Palestine Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Palestine Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Palestine, OH.
School address
District: East Palestine City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439200879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
East Palestine Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390439200879 · East Palestine, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Palestine Elementary School (415 students)
East Palestine Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East Palestine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Palestine
East Palestine Elementary School
415 students
- East Palestine
East Palestine High School
269 students
- This school
East Palestine Middle School
265 students
What this shows East Palestine Middle School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Palestine Middle School compares
East Palestine 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▲ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$13,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, East Palestine Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Palestine City reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Palestine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Palestine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Palestine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Palestine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Palestine Middle School
How many students attend East Palestine Middle School?
East Palestine Middle School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Palestine, OH. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Palestine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Palestine Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 East Palestine Middle School?
36.3% of students at East Palestine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Palestine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Palestine Middle School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in East Palestine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Palestine Middle School?
East Palestine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Palestine Middle School rank among public schools in East Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, East Palestine Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Palestine, 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 East Palestine City?
Besides East Palestine Middle School, East Palestine City also operates East Palestine Elementary School (415 students) and East Palestine High School (269 students). See the East Palestine City district page for the complete list.