- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ironton, OH
Ironton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ironton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390441400359
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironton Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Ironton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 299
- students enrolled
Ironton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironton Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ironton, OH.
School address
District: Ironton City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441400359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ironton Middle School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390441400359 · Ironton, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ironton Elementary School (600 students)
Ironton Middle School held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ironton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ironton Elemen
Ironton Elementary School
600 students
- Ironton High S
Ironton High School
377 students
- This school
Ironton Middle School
299 students
What this shows Ironton Middle School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironton Middle School compares
Ironton 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$14,110
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Ironton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ironton City School District reports $14,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Ironton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ironton Middle School
How many students attend Ironton Middle School?
Ironton Middle School has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ironton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironton Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ironton Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Ironton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironton Middle School?
Ironton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ironton Middle School rank among public schools in Ironton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironton Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Ironton, 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 Ironton on the city page.
What other schools are in Ironton City School District?
Besides Ironton Middle School, Ironton City School District also operates Ironton Elementary School (600 students) and Ironton High School (377 students). See the Ironton City School District district page for the complete list.