- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
John R Lea Middle School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390505803998 · Apple Creek, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 12.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Apple Creek Elementary School (459 students)
John R Lea Middle School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
John R Lea Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apple Creek El
Apple Creek Elementary School
459 students
- Waynedale High
Waynedale High School
333 students
- This school
John R Lea Middle School
188 students
- Mount Eaton El 128
Mount Eaton Elementary School
128 students
- Fredericksburg 127
Fredericksburg Elementary School
127 students
- Holmesville El 100
Holmesville Elementary School
100 students
What this shows John R Lea Middle School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Lea Middle School compares
John R Lea 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Local reports $16,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~188 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.