- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lima, OH
Lima North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lima North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442201158
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lima North Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 321
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lima North Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Lima North Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390442201158 · Lima, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Lima North Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lima North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lima Senior Hi
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- Liberty Arts M 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- This school 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- Independence E 272
Independence Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Lima North Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lima North Middle School compares
Lima North Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 321 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
60.1%
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
$19,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
White 29.9%
Two or More 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Lima North Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lima North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Heritage Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lima North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students
Shawnee Middle School
Standard public school
712 students 17:1 students per teacher
Perry Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Standard public school
343 students
Heir Force Community School
Standard public school
204 students 34:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lima North Middle School
How many students attend Lima North Middle School?
Lima North Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lima North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lima North Middle School is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lima North Middle School?
Lima North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lima North Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Lima North Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, 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 Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Lima North Middle School, Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Heritage Elementary School (448 students), and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (343 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.