Enrollment
801
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trenton, OH
Edgewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390460900294
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trenton, OH.
School address
District: Edgewood City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390460900294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Middle School
Edgewood Middle School is a large middle school in Trenton, Ohio, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #248.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edgewood City School District also operates Edgewood High School (1,053 students) and Edgewood Intermediate School (739 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood Middle School compares
Edgewood 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 84.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Edgewood 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 Edgewood City School District, which includes Edgewood Middle School.
$12,017
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 13.4%
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 Edgewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Middle School
How many students attend Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trenton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Middle School?
32.5% of students at Edgewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Middle School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Trenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Middle School?
Edgewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Edgewood Middle School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton on the city page.
Is Edgewood Middle School a good school?
Edgewood Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Edgewood City School District?
Besides Edgewood Middle School, Edgewood City School District also operates Edgewood High School (1,053 students), Edgewood Intermediate School (739 students), and Edgewood Primary School (451 students). See the Edgewood City School District district page for the complete list.
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