Enrollment
467
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elida Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elida Middle School
Elida Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elida, Ohio, enrolling 467 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #331, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elida Local also operates Elida Elementary (1,003 students) and Elida High School (546 students) alongside Elida 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 Elida Middle School compares
Elida 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elida Local, which includes Elida Middle School.
$12,555
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~467 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Elida on the city page.
Is Elida Middle School a good school?
Elida Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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