Enrollment
190
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shadyside, OH
Leona Ave Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leona Ave Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390460002401
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leona Ave Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shadyside · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Leona Ave Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leona Ave Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shadyside, OH.
School address
District: Shadyside Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390460002401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leona Ave Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leona Ave Middle School
Leona Ave Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Shadyside, Ohio, enrolling 190 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.8% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 190 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 576 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shadyside Local spends $11,635 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shadyside Local also operates Shadyside High School (285 students) and Jefferson Ave Elementary School (224 students) alongside Leona Ave 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 Leona Ave Middle School compares
Leona Ave 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$11,635
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Leona Ave 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 Shadyside Local, which includes Leona Ave Middle School.
$11,635
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Leona Ave Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Ave Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leona Ave Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leona Ave Middle School
How many students attend Leona Ave Middle School?
Leona Ave Middle School has 190 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shadyside, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leona Ave Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leona Ave Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Leona Ave Middle School?
54.8% of students at Leona Ave Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leona Ave Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leona Ave Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Shadyside, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leona Ave Middle School?
Leona Ave Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Leona Ave Middle School rank among public schools in Shadyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Leona Ave Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shadyside, 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 Shadyside on the city page.
Is Leona Ave Middle School a good school?
Leona Ave Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Shadyside Local?
Besides Leona Ave Middle School, Shadyside Local also operates Shadyside High School (285 students) and Jefferson Ave Elementary School (224 students). See the Shadyside Local district page for the complete list.
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