Enrollment
410
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eaton, OH
Eaton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390439300883
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Eaton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eaton, OH.
School address
District: Eaton Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439300883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Middle School
Eaton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eaton, Ohio, enrolling 410 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 713 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #373.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eaton Community City also operates Eaton High School (546 students) and William Bruce Elementary School (432 students) alongside Eaton 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 Eaton Middle School compares
Eaton 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,833
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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 91.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Eaton 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 Eaton Community City, which includes Eaton Middle School.
$14,833
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 Eaton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Bruce Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollingsworth East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Middle School
How many students attend Eaton Middle School?
Eaton Middle School has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eaton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Eaton Middle School?
31.1% of students at Eaton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Middle School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Eaton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Middle School?
Eaton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Eaton Middle School rank among public schools in Eaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Eaton, 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 Eaton on the city page.
Is Eaton Middle School a good school?
Eaton Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Eaton Community City?
Besides Eaton Middle School, Eaton Community City also operates Eaton High School (546 students), William Bruce Elementary School (432 students), and Hollingsworth East Elementary School (417 students). See the Eaton Community City district page for the complete list.
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