- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Upper Arlington, OH
Hastings Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hastings Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390449301863
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hastings Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Upper Arlington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hastings Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, OH.
School address
District: Upper Arlington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449301863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hastings Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390449301863 · Upper Arlington, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 24.3:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students)
Hastings Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hastings Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Arlingto
Upper Arlington High School
1,908 students
- Barrington Roa
Barrington Road Elementary School
800 students
- This school 753
Hastings Middle School
753 students
- Jones Middle S 733
Jones Middle School
733 students
- Tremont Elemen 694
Tremont Elementary School
694 students
- Windermere Ele 555
Windermere Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Hastings Middle School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hastings Middle School compares
Hastings 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 90% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Hastings Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Arlington City reports $17,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hastings Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrington Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hastings Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Upper Arlington
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hastings Middle School
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Upper Arlington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hastings Middle School is 24.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hastings Middle School?
3.2% of students at Hastings Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hastings Middle School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Hastings Middle School rank among public schools in Upper Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hastings Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, 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 Upper Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Besides Hastings Middle School, Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students), Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students), and Jones Middle School (733 students). See the Upper Arlington City district page for the complete list.