Enrollment
523
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newark, OH
Licking Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Licking Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390480103077
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Licking Valley Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Licking Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH.
School address
District: Licking Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480103077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Licking Valley Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Licking Valley Middle School
Licking Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 775 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #738, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Licking Valley Local spends $11,246 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 523 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newark's middle schools, it stands alongside Liberty Middle School (456 students): Licking Valley Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 19.8:1).
Licking Valley Local also operates Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students) and Licking Valley High School (589 students) alongside Licking Valley 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 Licking Valley Middle School compares
Licking Valley 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,246
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 93.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Licking Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Licking Valley Local, which includes Licking Valley Middle School.
$11,246
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.6%
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 Licking Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Licking Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Licking Valley Online Learning School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Licking Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Newark
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Licking Valley Middle School
How many students attend Licking Valley Middle School?
Licking Valley Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Licking Valley Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Licking Valley Middle School?
27.5% of students at Licking Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Licking Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Licking Valley Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Licking Valley Middle School?
Licking Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Licking Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Licking Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Licking Valley Middle School a good school?
Licking Valley Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Licking Valley Local?
Besides Licking Valley Middle School, Licking Valley Local also operates Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students), Licking Valley High School (589 students), and Licking Valley Online Learning School (10 students). See the Licking Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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