- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Licking Valley Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390480103077 · Newark, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.9:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students)
Licking Valley Middle School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Licking Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Licking Valley
Licking Valley Elementary School
913 students
- Licking Valley
Licking Valley High School
589 students
- This school
Licking Valley Middle School
523 students
- Licking Valley 10
Licking Valley Online Learning School
10 students
What this shows Licking Valley Middle School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Licking Valley Middle School compares
Licking Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,375
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 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.
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
District finance for Licking Valley Local reports $11,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~523 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.