Enrollment
330
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eastlake, OH
Eastlake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastlake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390451001996
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastlake Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Eastlake · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastlake Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Eastlake, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451001996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastlake Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastlake Middle School
Eastlake Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eastlake, Ohio, enrolling 330 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Eastlake Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Ohio schools and 33% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 531 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students) and South High School (995 students) alongside Eastlake 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 Eastlake Middle School compares
Eastlake 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,294
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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
White 75.8%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Eastlake 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City, which includes Eastlake Middle School.
$14,294
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 19.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 Eastlake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastlake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle 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 (~330 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastlake Middle School
How many students attend Eastlake Middle School?
Eastlake Middle School has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eastlake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastlake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastlake Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% 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 Eastlake Middle School?
39.8% of students at Eastlake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastlake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastlake Middle School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Eastlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastlake Middle School?
Eastlake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Eastlake Middle School rank among public schools in Eastlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Eastlake, 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 Eastlake on the city page.
Is Eastlake Middle School a good school?
Eastlake Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Eastlake Middle School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.
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