- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Niles Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390444901407 · Niles, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley High School (530 students)
Niles Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Niles Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley High
Mckinley High School
530 students
- Niles Primary
Niles Primary School
455 students
- Niles Intermed
Niles Intermediate School
452 students
- This school
Niles Middle School
440 students
What this shows Niles Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niles Middle School compares
Niles 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Niles City reports $14,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~440 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.