Enrollment
592
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bedford, OH
Heskett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heskett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 391001700133
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heskett Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heskett Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heskett Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Bedford, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heskett Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heskett Middle School
Heskett Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bedford, Ohio, enrolling 592 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Heskett Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Ohio schools and 37% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 57.9% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bedford City spends $18,737 per pupil, 28% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 284 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 592 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students) and Central Primary School (406 students) alongside Heskett 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 Heskett Middle School compares
Heskett 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 83% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Ohio - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$18,737
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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
African American 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
White 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Heskett Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford City, which includes Heskett Middle School.
$18,737
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 22.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Heskett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carylwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heskett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Heskett Middle School
How many students attend Heskett Middle School?
Heskett Middle School has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bedford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heskett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heskett Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heskett Middle School?
57.9% of students at Heskett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heskett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heskett Middle School is African American at 79.6% of enrollment, in Bedford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heskett Middle School?
Heskett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Heskett Middle School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Heskett Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Bedford, 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 Bedford on the city page.
Is Heskett Middle School a good school?
Heskett Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Bedford City?
Besides Heskett Middle School, Bedford City also operates Bedford High School (836 students), Central Primary School (406 students), and Columbus Intermediate School (378 students). See the Bedford City district page for the complete list.
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