- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Paris, OH
National Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for National Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390492703546
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
National Trail Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Paris · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
National Trail Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, National Trail Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Paris, OH.
School address
District: National Trail Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492703546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
National Trail Middle School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390492703546 · New Paris, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.1:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: National Trail Elementary School (361 students)
National Trail Middle School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
National Trail Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- National Trail
National Trail Elementary School
361 students
- This school
National Trail Middle School
286 students
- National Trail
National Trail High School
285 students
What this shows National Trail Middle School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How National Trail Middle School compares
National Trail 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, National Trail Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for National Trail Local reports $16,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How National Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trail Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| National Trail High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to National Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in New Paris
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about National Trail Middle School
How many students attend National Trail Middle School?
National Trail Middle School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Paris, OH. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at National Trail Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower 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 National Trail Middle School?
39.3% of students at National Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of National Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at National Trail Middle School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in New Paris, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National Trail Middle School?
National Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does National Trail Middle School rank among public schools in New Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, National Trail Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Paris, 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 National Trail Local?
Besides National Trail Middle School, National Trail Local also operates National Trail Elementary School (361 students) and National Trail High School (285 students). See the National Trail Local district page for the complete list.