Enrollment
282
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390489403462
Genoa Area Middle School — Genoa, OH
Federal NCES profile for Genoa Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Genoa Area Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Genoa Area Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Genoa Area Middle School reports 282 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 282 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Genoa Area Local spends $12,164 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Genoa Area Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,164
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 282 Top 29% in Ohio — larger than 71% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390489403462
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 282:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.8%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Genoa Area Local, which includes Genoa Area Middle School.
$12,164
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 45.7%
Federal 10.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Genoa Area Middle School
How many students attend Genoa Area Middle School?
Genoa Area Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Genoa, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Area Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Genoa Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Genoa Area Middle School is White at 91.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Genoa, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa Area Middle School?
Genoa Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.