Enrollment
188
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apple Creek, OH
John R Lea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John R Lea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390505803998
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Lea Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Apple Creek · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John R Lea Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lea Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Apple Creek, OH.
School address
District: Southeast Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390505803998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John R Lea Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at John R Lea Middle School
John R Lea Middle School is a small middle school in Apple Creek, Ohio, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, John R Lea Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Ohio schools and 31% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Southeast Local also operates Apple Creek Elementary School (459 students) and Waynedale High School (333 students) alongside John R Lea 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 John R Lea Middle School compares
John R Lea 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Local, which includes John R Lea Middle School.
$15,960
Per student
+9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 26.5%
Federal 13.4%
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 John R Lea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynedale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmesville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Lea Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~188 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John R Lea Middle School
How many students attend John R Lea Middle School?
John R Lea Middle School has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apple Creek, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Lea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Lea Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% 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 John R Lea Middle School?
26.1% of students at John R Lea Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Lea Middle School?
John R Lea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 John R Lea Middle School rank among public schools in Apple Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lea Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Apple Creek, 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 Apple Creek on the city page.
Is John R Lea Middle School a good school?
John R Lea Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Southeast Local?
Besides John R Lea Middle School, Southeast Local also operates Apple Creek Elementary School (459 students), Waynedale High School (333 students), and Mount Eaton Elementary School (128 students). See the Southeast Local district page for the complete list.
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