Enrollment
326
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomdale, OH
Elmwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390506804026
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bloomdale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 326
- students enrolled
Elmwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bloomdale, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Middle School
Elmwood Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomdale, Ohio, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 326 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elmwood Local also operates Elmwood Elementary School (478 students) and Elmwood High School (319 students) alongside Elmwood 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 Elmwood Middle School compares
Elmwood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$14,715
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Elmwood 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 Elmwood Local, which includes Elmwood Middle School.
$14,715
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Elmwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~326 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Middle School
How many students attend Elmwood Middle School?
Elmwood Middle School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomdale, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Bloomdale, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Middle School?
Elmwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elmwood Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bloomdale, 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 Bloomdale on the city page.
Is Elmwood Middle School a good school?
Elmwood Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Elmwood Local?
Besides Elmwood Middle School, Elmwood Local also operates Elmwood Elementary School (478 students) and Elmwood High School (319 students). See the Elmwood Local district page for the complete list.
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