Enrollment
407
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Firelands Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Firelands Middle School
Firelands Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Oberlin, Ohio, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #197.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oberlin's middle schools, it stands alongside Langston Middle School (184 students): Firelands Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 9.2:1).
Firelands Local also operates Firelands Elementary School (783 students) and Firelands High School (471 students) alongside Firelands 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 Firelands Middle School compares
Firelands 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,052
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Firelands Local, which includes Firelands Middle School.
$12,052
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 45.2%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~407 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Firelands Middle School a good school?
Firelands Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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