Enrollment
440
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Niles, OH
Niles Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Niles Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444901407
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Niles Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Niles, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niles Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niles Middle School
Niles Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Niles, Ohio, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #281.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 165 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 440 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Niles City also operates Mckinley High School (530 students) and Niles Primary School (455 students) alongside Niles 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 Niles Middle School compares
Niles 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$12,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 75.5%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Niles 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 Niles City, which includes Niles Middle School.
$12,927
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 51.4%
Federal 18.9%
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 Niles Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Niles Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niles Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niles Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Niles Middle School
How many students attend Niles Middle School?
Niles Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Niles, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Niles Middle School?
49.2% of students at Niles Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niles Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Niles Middle School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Niles, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Middle School?
Niles Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Niles Middle School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Niles, 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 Niles on the city page.
Is Niles Middle School a good school?
Niles Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Niles City?
Besides Niles Middle School, Niles City also operates Mckinley High School (530 students), Niles Primary School (455 students), and Niles Intermediate School (452 students). See the Niles City district page for the complete list.
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