- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oberlin, OH
Langston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Langston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390445901472
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langston Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Oberlin · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Langston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, OH.
School address
District: Oberlin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390445901472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Langston Middle School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390445901472 · Oberlin, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 9.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Oberlin Elementary School (356 students)
Langston Middle School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Langston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oberlin Elemen
Oberlin Elementary School
356 students
- Oberlin High S
Oberlin High School
218 students
- This school
Langston Middle School
184 students
What this shows Langston Middle School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langston Middle School compares
Langston 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$21,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Two or More 20.1%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Langston Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oberlin City Schools reports $21,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Langston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oberlin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Oberlin
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Langston Middle School
How many students attend Langston Middle School?
Langston Middle School has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oberlin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 49% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% 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 Langston Middle School?
34.8% of students at Langston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Langston Middle School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Oberlin, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langston Middle School?
Langston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Langston Middle School rank among public schools in Oberlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, 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 Oberlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Oberlin City Schools?
Besides Langston Middle School, Oberlin City Schools also operates Oberlin Elementary School (356 students) and Oberlin High School (218 students). See the Oberlin City Schools district page for the complete list.