- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairview Park, OH
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis F Mayer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390439704214
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis F Mayer Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fairview Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis F Mayer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis F Mayer Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairview Park, OH.
School address
District: Fairview Park City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439704214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lewis F Mayer Middle School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390439704214 · Fairview Park, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 15:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilles-Sweet Elementary School (624 students)
Lewis F Mayer Middle School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lewis F Mayer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilles-Sweet E
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
624 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
484 students
- This school
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
314 students
- Parkview Early 49
Parkview Early Education Center
49 students
What this shows Lewis F Mayer Middle School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis F Mayer Middle School compares
Lewis F Mayer 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$16,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Lewis F Mayer Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Park City reports $16,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis F Mayer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilles-Sweet Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis F Mayer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis F Mayer Middle School
How many students attend Lewis F Mayer Middle School?
Lewis F Mayer Middle School has 314 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairview Park, OH. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis F Mayer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis F Mayer Middle School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Lewis F Mayer Middle School?
17.0% of students at Lewis F Mayer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis F Mayer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis F Mayer Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Fairview Park, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis F Mayer Middle School?
Lewis F Mayer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Lewis F Mayer Middle School rank among public schools in Fairview Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis F Mayer Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairview Park, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairview Park City?
Besides Lewis F Mayer Middle School, Fairview Park City also operates Gilles-Sweet Elementary School (624 students), Fairview High School (484 students), and Parkview Early Education Center (49 students). See the Fairview Park City district page for the complete list.