Enrollment
602
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 391001501491
Heritage Middle School — Painesville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Painesville City Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Heritage Middle School reports 602 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Painesville City Local spends $15,887 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Heritage Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,887
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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.
Overview
Enrollment 602 Top 78% in Ohio — larger than 22% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 391001501491
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.8%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 107
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Painesville City Local, which includes Heritage Middle School.
$15,887
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.8%
Federal 17.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Painesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.