Enrollment
119
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton Falls, OH
Newton Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390455602280
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Falls Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Newton Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Falls Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Falls Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Newton Falls, OH.
School address
District: Newton Falls Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455602280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+170% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Falls Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Falls Middle School
Newton Falls Middle School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Newton Falls, Ohio, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.3% of students qualify for free meals, 170% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Ohio schools, with 119 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newton Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Newton Falls Elementary School (249 students): Newton Falls Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Newton Falls Exempted Village also operates Newton Falls Elementary School (249 students) and Newton Falls High School (245 students) alongside Newton Falls 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 Newton Falls Middle School compares
Newton Falls 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 170% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 170% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$13,793
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 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 92.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Newton Falls 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 Newton Falls Exempted Village, which includes Newton Falls Middle School.
$13,793
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 46.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Newton Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Falls Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Falls Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Falls Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton Falls
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 (~119 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newton Falls Middle School
How many students attend Newton Falls Middle School?
Newton Falls Middle School has 119 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton Falls, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Falls Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton Falls Middle School?
85.3% of students at Newton Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Falls Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Newton Falls, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Falls Middle School?
Newton Falls 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 Newton Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Newton Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Falls Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Newton Falls, 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 Newton Falls on the city page.
Is Newton Falls Middle School a good school?
Newton Falls Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Newton Falls Exempted Village?
Besides Newton Falls Middle School, Newton Falls Exempted Village also operates Newton Falls Elementary School (249 students), Newton Falls High School (245 students), and Newton Falls Junior High School (192 students). See the Newton Falls Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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