Enrollment
699
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vandalia, OH
Morton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390449501879
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Vandalia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Vandalia, OH.
School address
District: Vandalia-Butler City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449501879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morton Middle School
Morton Middle School is a large middle school in Vandalia, Ohio, enrolling 699 students.
At 17:1, 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 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 699 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 621 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #227.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 699 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vandalia-Butler City also operates Butler High School (856 students) and Smith Middle School (642 students) alongside Morton 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 Morton Middle School compares
Morton 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 72.5%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Morton Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vandalia-Butler City, which includes Morton Middle School.
$14,398
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 18.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Morton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demmitt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandalia-Butler Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~699 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morton Middle School
How many students attend Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vandalia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morton Middle School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Morton Middle School?
24.6% of students at Morton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morton Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Vandalia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morton Middle School?
Morton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Morton Middle School rank among public schools in Vandalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Morton Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia on the city page.
Is Morton Middle School a good school?
Morton Middle School earns 41/100 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 Vandalia-Butler City?
Besides Morton Middle School, Vandalia-Butler City also operates Butler High School (856 students), Smith Middle School (642 students), and Demmitt Elementary School (373 students). See the Vandalia-Butler City district page for the complete list.
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