Enrollment
493
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · London, OH
London Middle School
Federal NCES profile for London Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442501183
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in London · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
London Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, London Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in London, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How London Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at London Middle School
London Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in London, Ohio, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 59% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 493 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 713 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #588, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding London City spends $10,903 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among London's middle schools, it stands alongside Madison-Plains Junior High (169 students): London Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29:1 vs 15.4:1).
London City also operates London Elementary School (1,011 students) and London High School (635 students) alongside London 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 London Middle School compares
London 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 59% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▲ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$10,903
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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
White 84.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, London Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for London City, which includes London Middle School.
$10,903
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 36.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 London Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| London High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| London Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in London
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 (~493 students)
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Frequently asked questions about London Middle School
How many students attend London Middle School?
London Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in London, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at London Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at London Middle School is 29:1, which is 59% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at London Middle School?
34.7% of students at London Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London Middle School?
The largest demographic group at London Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in London, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London Middle School?
London Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 London Middle School rank among public schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, London Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in London, 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 London on the city page.
Is London Middle School a good school?
London Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 London City?
Besides London Middle School, London City also operates London Elementary School (1,011 students), London High School (635 students), and London Preschool (30 students). See the London City district page for the complete list.
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