- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Heskett Middle School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 391001700133 · Bedford, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 11.4:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (836 students)
Heskett Middle School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heskett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford High S
Bedford High School
836 students
- This school
Heskett Middle School
592 students
- Central Primar
Central Primary School
406 students
- Columbus Inter
Columbus Intermediate School
378 students
- Glendale Prima 309
Glendale Primary School
309 students
- Carylwood Inte 248
Carylwood Intermediate School
248 students
What this shows Heskett Middle School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heskett Middle School compares
Heskett Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Bedford City reports $21,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~592 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.