Enrollment
557
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Avon Lake, OH
Learwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Learwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390481203116
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learwood Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Avon Lake · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Learwood Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learwood Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Avon Lake, OH.
School address
District: Avon Lake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390481203116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learwood Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Learwood Middle School
Learwood Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Avon Lake, Ohio, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Avon Lake City also operates Avon Lake High School (1,054 students) and Troy Intermediate Elementary School (539 students) alongside Learwood 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 Learwood Middle School compares
Learwood 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,395
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Learwood 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 Avon Lake City, which includes Learwood Middle School.
$13,395
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 15.6%
Federal 7.5%
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 Learwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~557 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Learwood Middle School
How many students attend Learwood Middle School?
Learwood Middle School has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Avon Lake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Learwood Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Learwood Middle School?
8.7% of students at Learwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Learwood Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Avon Lake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learwood Middle School?
Learwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Learwood Middle School rank among public schools in Avon Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Learwood Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Avon Lake, 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 Avon Lake on the city page.
Is Learwood Middle School a good school?
Learwood Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Avon Lake City?
Besides Learwood Middle School, Avon Lake City also operates Avon Lake High School (1,054 students), Troy Intermediate Elementary School (539 students), and Redwood Elementary School (390 students). See the Avon Lake City district page for the complete list.
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