- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, OH
Harding Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harding Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441905364
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harding Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harding Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harding Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Harding Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390441905364 · Lakewood, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 13.9:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,372 students)
Harding Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harding Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,372 students
- Garfield Middl 457
Garfield Middle School
457 students
- This school 446
Harding Middle School
446 students
- Grant Elementa 323
Grant Elementary School
323 students
- Emerson Elemen 323
Emerson Elementary School
323 students
- Hayes Elementa 292
Hayes Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Harding Middle School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harding Middle School compares
Harding 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Harding Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood City reports $19,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harding Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harding Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Lakewood
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harding Middle School
How many students attend Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower 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 Harding Middle School?
22.3% of students at Harding Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harding Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Harding Middle School rank among public schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Harding Middle School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood City?
Besides Harding Middle School, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Garfield Middle School (457 students), and Grant Elementary School (323 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.