- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Steubenville, OH
Harding Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harding Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448201707
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harding Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Steubenville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 793
- students enrolled
Harding Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harding Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Steubenville, OH.
School address
District: Steubenville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448201707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Harding Middle School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 390448201707 · Steubenville, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Steubenville High School (706 students)
Harding Middle School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 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
- This school
Harding Middle School
793 students
- Steubenville H
Steubenville High School
706 students
- Pugliese Eleme
Pugliese Elementary West
449 students
- East Garfield
East Garfield Elementary School
382 students
- Wells Academy
Wells Academy
336 students
- Mckinley Stem 175
Mckinley Stem Academy
175 students
What this shows Harding Middle School reports 793 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 793 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 28.1%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Harding Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steubenville City reports $11,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pugliese Elementary West | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Stem Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harding Middle School
How many students attend Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has 793 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Steubenville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harding Middle School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Steubenville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding Middle School?
Harding Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Steubenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Harding Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Steubenville, 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 Steubenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Steubenville City?
Besides Harding Middle School, Steubenville City also operates Steubenville High School (706 students), Pugliese Elementary West (449 students), and East Garfield Elementary School (382 students). See the Steubenville City district page for the complete list.