- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Liberty-Benton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty-Benton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390474400936
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty-Benton Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty-Benton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty-Benton Middle School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
District: Liberty-Benton Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390474400936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Liberty-Benton Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390474400936 · Findlay, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 16.5:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students)
Liberty-Benton Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty-Benton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty-Benton
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
620 students
- Liberty-Benton
Liberty-Benton High School
549 students
- This school
Liberty-Benton Middle School
462 students
- Liberty-Benton 9
Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy
9 students
What this shows Liberty-Benton Middle School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty-Benton Middle School compares
Liberty-Benton 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Ohio - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,280
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Liberty-Benton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty-Benton Local reports $11,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty-Benton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty-Benton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty-Benton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty-Benton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Findlay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 20:1 students per teacher
Donnell Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northview Primary School
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Primary School
Standard public school
396 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Primary School
Standard public school
354 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty-Benton Middle School
How many students attend Liberty-Benton Middle School?
Liberty-Benton Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty-Benton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty-Benton Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Liberty-Benton Middle School?
11.9% of students at Liberty-Benton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty-Benton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty-Benton Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty-Benton Middle School?
Liberty-Benton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Liberty-Benton Middle School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty-Benton Middle School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Findlay on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty-Benton Local?
Besides Liberty-Benton Middle School, Liberty-Benton Local also operates Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students), Liberty-Benton High School (549 students), and Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy (9 students). See the Liberty-Benton Local district page for the complete list.