Enrollment
579
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Findlay, OH
Glenwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391000000941
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Middle School
Glenwood Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 579 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 626 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #392.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students) and Donnell Middle School (522 students) alongside Glenwood 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 Glenwood Middle School compares
Glenwood 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Ohio - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,393
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Glenwood 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 Findlay City, which includes Glenwood Middle School.
$12,393
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Glenwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~579 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Middle School
How many students attend Glenwood Middle School?
Glenwood Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Findlay, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Glenwood Middle School?
38.9% of students at Glenwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Middle School?
Glenwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Glenwood Middle School rank among public schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Middle School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Findlay, 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 Findlay on the city page.
Is Glenwood Middle School a good school?
Glenwood Middle School earns 34/100 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 Findlay City?
Besides Glenwood Middle School, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Donnell Middle School (522 students), and Wilson Vance Elementary School (412 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.
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