Enrollment
70
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucas Heritage Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lucas Heritage Middle School
Lucas Heritage Middle School is a small middle school in Lucas, Ohio, enrolling 70 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Ohio schools, with 70 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lucas Local also operates Lucas Elementary School (200 students) and Lucas High School (140 students) alongside Lucas Heritage 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 Lucas Heritage Middle School compares
Lucas Heritage 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lucas Local, which includes Lucas Heritage Middle School.
$14,821
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 36.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~70 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lucas on the city page.
Is Lucas Heritage Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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