- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, OH
Harmon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harmon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390491703513
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmon Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmon Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmon Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Harmon Middle School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390491703513 · Aurora, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 18.1:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora High School (984 students)
Harmon Middle School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harmon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora High Sc
Aurora High School
984 students
- This school
Harmon Middle School
689 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
657 students
- Craddock Eleme
Craddock Elementary School
433 students
- Miller Element 286
Miller Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Harmon Middle School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmon Middle School compares
Harmon 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Asian 13.8%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Harmon Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora City reports $15,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craddock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harmon Middle School
How many students attend Harmon Middle School?
Harmon Middle School has 689 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, OH. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmon Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Harmon Middle School?
4.9% of students at Harmon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harmon Middle School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmon Middle School?
Harmon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Harmon Middle School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmon Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora City?
Besides Harmon Middle School, Aurora City also operates Aurora High School (984 students), Leighton Elementary School (657 students), and Craddock Elementary School (433 students). See the Aurora City district page for the complete list.