Enrollment
262
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirtland, OH
Kirtland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kirtland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390478703018
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirtland Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirtland Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kirtland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirtland Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirtland Middle School
Kirtland Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kirtland, Ohio, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kirtland Local also operates Kirtland Elementary School (452 students) and Kirtland High School (335 students) alongside Kirtland 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 Kirtland Middle School compares
Kirtland 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,825
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Kirtland 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 Kirtland Local, which includes Kirtland Middle School.
$13,825
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 15.0%
Federal 6.6%
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 Kirtland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirtland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirtland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~262 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kirtland Middle School
How many students attend Kirtland Middle School?
Kirtland Middle School has 262 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirtland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirtland Middle School?
5.7% of students at Kirtland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirtland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kirtland Middle School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Kirtland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirtland Middle School?
Kirtland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kirtland Middle School rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kirtland, 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 Kirtland on the city page.
Is Kirtland Middle School a good school?
Kirtland Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kirtland Local?
Besides Kirtland Middle School, Kirtland Local also operates Kirtland Elementary School (452 students) and Kirtland High School (335 students). See the Kirtland Local district page for the complete list.
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