- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elida, OH
Elida Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elida Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390457704223
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elida Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elida · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elida Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elida Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elida, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Elida Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 390457704223 · Elida, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.1:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Elida Elementary (1,003 students)
Elida Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elida Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elida Elementa
Elida Elementary
1,003 students
- Elida High Sch
Elida High School
546 students
- This school
Elida Middle School
467 students
What this shows Elida Middle School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elida Middle School compares
Elida Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Two or More 14.3%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Elida Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elida Local reports $13,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elida Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elida Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elida High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elida Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elida Middle School
How many students attend Elida Middle School?
Elida Middle School has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elida, OH. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elida Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elida Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher 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 Elida Middle School?
49.0% of students at Elida Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elida Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elida Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Elida, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elida Middle School?
Elida Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elida Middle School rank among public schools in Elida?
By Resource Investment Index, Elida Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elida, 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 Elida Local?
Besides Elida Middle School, Elida Local also operates Elida Elementary (1,003 students) and Elida High School (546 students). See the Elida Local district page for the complete list.