- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lima West Middle School shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390442201162 · Lima, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 6.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Lima West Middle School shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lima West 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
- This school 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- Independence E 272
Independence Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Lima West Middle School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lima West Middle School compares
Lima West Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.