Enrollment
699
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howland Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howland Middle School
Howland Middle School is a large elementary school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 699 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 699 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 565 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #222.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Champion Central Elementary School (453 students): Howland Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 18.9:1).
Howland Local also operates Howland High School (696 students) and Howland Glen Elementary School (344 students) alongside Howland 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 Howland Middle School compares
Howland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howland Local, which includes Howland Middle School.
$13,873
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 24.1%
Federal 12.1%
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.
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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~699 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howland Middle School a good school?
Howland Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 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.
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