Enrollment
624
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loveland, OH
Loveland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Loveland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390442701210
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loveland Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Loveland Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Loveland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loveland Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loveland Middle School
Loveland Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Loveland, Ohio, enrolling 624 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #303.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 624 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Loveland City also operates Loveland High School (1,203 students) and Loveland Intermediate School (643 students) alongside Loveland 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 Loveland Middle School compares
Loveland 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,976
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Loveland 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 Loveland City, which includes Loveland Middle School.
$12,976
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 27.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Loveland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loveland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Loveland Middle School
How many students attend Loveland Middle School?
Loveland Middle School has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loveland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loveland Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loveland Middle School?
9.2% of students at Loveland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loveland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Loveland Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Loveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loveland Middle School?
Loveland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Loveland Middle School rank among public schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Loveland, 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 Loveland on the city page.
Is Loveland Middle School a good school?
Loveland Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Loveland City?
Besides Loveland Middle School, Loveland City also operates Loveland High School (1,203 students), Loveland Intermediate School (643 students), and Loveland Elementary School (617 students). See the Loveland City district page for the complete list.
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