- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, OH
Hayward Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hayward Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448101686
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayward Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 367
- students enrolled
Hayward Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448101686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Hayward Middle School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390448101686 · Springfield, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,606 students)
Hayward Middle School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hayward Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,606 students
- Kenton Element 485
Kenton Elementary School
485 students
- Fulton Element 444
Fulton Elementary School
444 students
- Mann Elementar 438
Mann Elementary School
438 students
- Warder Park-Wa 425
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
425 students
- This school 367
Hayward Middle School
367 students
What this shows Hayward Middle School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayward Middle School compares
Hayward Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.1%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Hayward Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield City School District reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayward Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayward Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
3 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayward Middle School
How many students attend Hayward Middle School?
Hayward Middle School has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayward Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayward Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayward Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hayward Middle School is African American at 41.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayward Middle School?
Hayward Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Hayward Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayward Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield City School District?
Besides Hayward Middle School, Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students), Kenton Elementary School (485 students), and Fulton Elementary School (444 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.