- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Painesville, OH
Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391001501491
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Painesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 602
- students enrolled
Heritage Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Painesville, OH.
School address
District: Painesville City Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001501491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Heritage Middle School grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 391001501491 · Painesville, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvey High School (847 students)
Heritage Middle School grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heritage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvey High Sc
Harvey High School
847 students
- This school
Heritage Middle School
602 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
432 students
- Elm Street Ele
Elm Street Elementary School
429 students
- Chestnut Eleme
Chestnut Elementary School
425 students
- Red Raider Pre 88
Red Raider Preschool
88 students
What this shows Heritage Middle School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$16,063
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 15.6%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Heritage Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Painesville City Local reports $16,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Raider Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Painesville
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Painesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower 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 Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Painesville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Heritage Middle School rank among public schools in Painesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Painesville, 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 Painesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Painesville City Local?
Besides Heritage Middle School, Painesville City Local also operates Harvey High School (847 students), Maple Elementary School (432 students), and Elm Street Elementary School (429 students). See the Painesville City Local district page for the complete list.