Enrollment
286
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How National Trail Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at National Trail Middle School
National Trail Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Paris, Ohio, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 286 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #356, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Paris's elementary schools, it stands alongside National Trail Elementary School (361 students): National Trail Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
National Trail Local also operates National Trail Elementary School (361 students) and National Trail High School (285 students) alongside National Trail 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 National Trail Middle School compares
National Trail 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,284
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 92.0%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for National Trail Local, which includes National Trail Middle School.
$15,284
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 43.9%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~286 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Paris on the city page.
Is National Trail Middle School a good school?
National Trail Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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