- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oberlin, OH
Firelands Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Firelands Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390481503143
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firelands Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Oberlin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Firelands Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firelands Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Firelands Middle School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390481503143 · Oberlin, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 16.3:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Firelands Elementary School (783 students)
Firelands Middle School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Firelands Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firelands Elem
Firelands Elementary School
783 students
- Firelands High
Firelands High School
471 students
- This school
Firelands Middle School
407 students
What this shows Firelands Middle School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firelands Middle School compares
Firelands 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,282
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Firelands Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Firelands Local reports $13,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Firelands Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firelands Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firelands High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firelands Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Oberlin
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Firelands Middle School
How many students attend Firelands Middle School?
Firelands Middle School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oberlin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firelands Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firelands Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Firelands Middle School?
32.1% of students at Firelands Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firelands Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Firelands Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Oberlin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firelands Middle School?
Firelands Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Firelands Middle School rank among public schools in Oberlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Firelands Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, 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 Oberlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Firelands Local?
Besides Firelands Middle School, Firelands Local also operates Firelands Elementary School (783 students) and Firelands High School (471 students). See the Firelands Local district page for the complete list.