Enrollment
334
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lima, OH
Lima West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lima West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442201162
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lima West Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 22
- public schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 334
- students enrolled
Lima West Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lima West Middle School ranks #4 of 22 public schools in Lima, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lima West Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lima West Middle School
Lima West Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lima, Ohio, enrolling 334 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Lima West Middle School is leaner than roughly 99% of Ohio schools and 65% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lima City spends $18,078 per pupil, 23% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 299 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 334 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lima's middle schools, it stands alongside Bath Middle School (417 students): Lima West Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students) and Heritage Elementary School (448 students) alongside Lima West 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 Lima West Middle School compares
Lima West 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 65% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.4%
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
$18,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 89.5 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
African American 40.1%
White 26.6%
Two or More 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Lima West Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lima City, which includes Lima West Middle School.
$18,078
Per student
+23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 59.5%
Federal 21.6%
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 Lima West 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 North 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 West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Lima
1 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 (~334 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lima West Middle School
How many students attend Lima West Middle School?
Lima West Middle School has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lima, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lima West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lima West Middle School is 6.4:1, which is 65% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lima West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lima West Middle School is African American at 40.1% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lima West Middle School?
Lima West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lima West Middle School rank among public schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Lima West Middle School ranks #4 of 22 public 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 public schools in Lima on the city page.
Is Lima West Middle School a good school?
Lima West Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lima City?
Besides Lima West 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.
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