- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Eaton Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390439300883 · Eaton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton High School (546 students)
Eaton Middle School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Eaton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton High Sch
Eaton High School
546 students
- William Bruce
William Bruce Elementary School
432 students
- Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth East Elementary School
417 students
- This school
Eaton Middle School
410 students
What this shows Eaton Middle School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaton Middle School compares
Eaton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,242
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 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.
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
District finance for Eaton Community City reports $15,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.