Enrollment
314
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis F Mayer Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis F Mayer Middle School
Lewis F Mayer Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fairview Park, Ohio, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Fairview Park City also operates Gilles-Sweet Elementary School (624 students) and Fairview High School (484 students) alongside Lewis F Mayer 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 Lewis F Mayer Middle School compares
Lewis F Mayer 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairview Park City, which includes Lewis F Mayer Middle School.
$14,930
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.1%
State 17.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~314 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fairview Park on the city page.
Is Lewis F Mayer Middle School a good school?
Lewis F Mayer Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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