Enrollment
625
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisville, OH
Louisville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Louisville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390498703727
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisville Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisville Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Louisville, OH.
School address
District: Louisville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390498703727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisville Middle School
Louisville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Louisville, Ohio, enrolling 625 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Louisville City spends $11,533 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Louisville City also operates Louisville Elementary School (1,001 students) and Louisville High School (778 students) alongside Louisville 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 Louisville Middle School compares
Louisville 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,533
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 94.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Louisville Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Louisville City, which includes Louisville Middle School.
$11,533
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Louisville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Nimishillen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisville Middle School
How many students attend Louisville Middle School?
Louisville Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisville Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisville Middle School?
25.0% of students at Louisville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Louisville Middle School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Louisville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisville Middle School?
Louisville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Louisville Middle School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Louisville, 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 Louisville on the city page.
Is Louisville Middle School a good school?
Louisville Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Louisville City?
Besides Louisville Middle School, Louisville City also operates Louisville Elementary School (1,001 students), Louisville High School (778 students), and North Nimishillen Elementary School (364 students). See the Louisville City district page for the complete list.
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