Enrollment
182
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newcomerstown, OH
Newcomerstown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newcomerstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390455402271
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomerstown Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newcomerstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcomerstown Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomerstown Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newcomerstown, OH.
School address
District: Newcomerstown Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455402271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcomerstown Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcomerstown Middle School
Newcomerstown Middle School is a small middle school in Newcomerstown, Ohio, enrolling 182 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Newcomerstown Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newcomerstown Exempted Village also operates West Elementary School (317 students) and Newcomerstown High School (240 students) alongside Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown Middle School compares
Newcomerstown 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown Exempted Village, which includes Newcomerstown Middle School.
$15,815
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.4%
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 Newcomerstown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcomerstown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomerstown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~182 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newcomerstown Middle School
How many students attend Newcomerstown Middle School?
Newcomerstown Middle School has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newcomerstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomerstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomerstown Middle School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% 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 Newcomerstown Middle School?
42.9% of students at Newcomerstown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomerstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newcomerstown Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Newcomerstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomerstown Middle School?
Newcomerstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Newcomerstown Middle School rank among public schools in Newcomerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcomerstown Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newcomerstown, 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 Newcomerstown on the city page.
Is Newcomerstown Middle School a good school?
Newcomerstown Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Newcomerstown Exempted Village?
Besides Newcomerstown Middle School, Newcomerstown Exempted Village also operates West Elementary School (317 students), Newcomerstown High School (240 students), and East Elementary School (130 students). See the Newcomerstown Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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