Enrollment
799
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fremont, OH
Fremont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390440100973
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Fremont, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Middle School
Fremont Middle School is a large middle school in Fremont, Ohio, enrolling 799 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 799 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 799 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 247 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 799 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fremont City also operates Fremont Ross High School (959 students) and Otis Elementary School (394 students) alongside Fremont 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 Fremont Middle School compares
Fremont 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
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 $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 799 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 9.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Fremont 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 Fremont City, which includes Fremont Middle School.
$13,282
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 14.8%
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 Fremont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Ross High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otis Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lutz Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croghan Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Middle School
How many students attend Fremont Middle School?
Fremont Middle School has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fremont, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% 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 Fremont Middle School?
45.7% of students at Fremont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Middle School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Middle School?
Fremont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Fremont Middle School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
Is Fremont Middle School a good school?
Fremont Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fremont City?
Besides Fremont Middle School, Fremont City also operates Fremont Ross High School (959 students), Otis Elementary School (394 students), and Lutz Elementary School (393 students). See the Fremont City district page for the complete list.
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