Enrollment
340
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lagrange, OH
Keystone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Keystone 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 390481603133
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keystone Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Keystone Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keystone Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lagrange, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keystone Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keystone Middle School
Keystone Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lagrange, Ohio, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 606 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% 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.
Keystone Local also operates Keystone Elementary School (655 students) and Keystone High School (392 students) alongside Keystone 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 Keystone Middle School compares
Keystone 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Keystone 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 Keystone Local, which includes Keystone Middle School.
$11,973
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 35.8%
Federal 9.6%
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 Keystone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keystone High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keystone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Keystone Middle School
How many students attend Keystone Middle School?
Keystone Middle School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lagrange, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Keystone Middle School?
26.1% of students at Keystone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keystone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Keystone Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Lagrange, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keystone Middle School?
Keystone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Keystone Middle School rank among public schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Keystone Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lagrange, 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 Lagrange on the city page.
Is Keystone Middle School a good school?
Keystone Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Keystone Local?
Besides Keystone Middle School, Keystone Local also operates Keystone Elementary School (655 students) and Keystone High School (392 students). See the Keystone Local district page for the complete list.
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