Enrollment
265
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Palestine Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Palestine Middle School
East Palestine Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Palestine, Ohio, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Palestine City also operates East Palestine Elementary School (415 students) and East Palestine High School (269 students) alongside East Palestine 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 East Palestine Middle School compares
East Palestine 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,538
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Palestine City, which includes East Palestine Middle School.
$13,538
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~265 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Palestine on the city page.
Is East Palestine Middle School a good school?
East Palestine Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 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.
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