- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lucas, OH
Lucas Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lucas Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390494404169
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucas Heritage Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lucas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70
- students enrolled
Lucas Heritage Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Heritage Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lucas, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lucas Heritage Middle School held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390494404169 · Lucas, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucas Elementary School (200 students)
Lucas Heritage Middle School held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lucas Heritage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lucas Elementa
Lucas Elementary School
200 students
- Lucas High Sch
Lucas High School
140 students
- This school 70
Lucas Heritage Middle School
70 students
What this shows Lucas Heritage Middle School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucas Heritage Middle School compares
Lucas Heritage Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Lucas Heritage Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lucas Local reports $15,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucas Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucas High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucas Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucas Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Lucas Heritage Middle School?
Lucas Heritage Middle School has 70 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lucas, OH. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucas Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucas Heritage Middle School is 17.5:1, 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucas Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lucas Heritage Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Lucas, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucas Heritage Middle School?
Lucas Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lucas Heritage Middle School rank among public schools in Lucas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Heritage Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lucas, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lucas Local?
Besides Lucas Heritage Middle School, Lucas Local also operates Lucas Elementary School (200 students) and Lucas High School (140 students). See the Lucas Local district page for the complete list.