- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, OH
Howland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Howland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501603856
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howland Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Howland Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howland Middle School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Howland Middle School shrank from 766 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390501603856 · Warren, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 14:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Howland High School (696 students)
Howland Middle School shrank from 766 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Howland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Howland Middle School
699 students
- Howland High S
Howland High School
696 students
- Howland Glen E
Howland Glen Elementary School
344 students
- Mines Elementa
Mines Elementary School
327 students
- Howland Spring 217
Howland Springs Elementary School
217 students
What this shows Howland Middle School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howland Middle School compares
Howland Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Ohio - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$15,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Howland Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howland Local reports $15,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howland Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mines Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howland Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Champion Central Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy of Warren
Standard public school
366 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Champion Middle School
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Howland Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Mines Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Warren
Standard public school
118 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howland Middle School
How many students attend Howland Middle School?
Howland Middle School has 699 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, OH. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howland Middle School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Howland Middle School?
32.2% of students at Howland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Howland Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Warren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howland Middle School?
Howland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Howland Middle School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Howland Middle School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Howland Local?
Besides Howland Middle School, Howland Local also operates Howland High School (696 students), Howland Glen Elementary School (344 students), and Mines Elementary School (327 students). See the Howland Local district page for the complete list.