Enrollment
753
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hastings Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hastings Middle School
Hastings Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, enrolling 753 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Ohio schools and 34% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.2% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 753 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Upper Arlington City spends $17,718 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Upper Arlington's middle schools, it stands alongside Jones Middle School (733 students): Hastings Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Upper Arlington City also operates Upper Arlington High School (1,908 students) and Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students) alongside Hastings 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 Hastings Middle School compares
Hastings 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Arlington City, which includes Hastings Middle School.
$17,718
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.9%
State 10.3%
Federal 4.8%
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 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
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~753 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hastings Middle School a good school?
Hastings Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 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.
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