Enrollment
1,205
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Royalton, OH
North Royalton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Royalton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445404363
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Royalton Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in North Royalton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Royalton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Royalton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Royalton, OH.
School address
District: North Royalton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445404363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Royalton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Royalton Middle School
North Royalton Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in North Royalton, Ohio, enrolling 1,205 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,205 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Royalton City also operates North Royalton Elementary School (1,519 students) and North Royalton High School (1,401 students) alongside North Royalton 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 North Royalton Middle School compares
North Royalton 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,205
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,898
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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 81.7%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, North Royalton 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 North Royalton City, which includes North Royalton Middle School.
$13,898
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 17.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 North Royalton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Royalton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Royalton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Royalton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,205 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on North Royalton Middle School's federal record.
- Compare North Royalton Middle School against another school. Compare schools
- North Royalton City's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about North Royalton Middle School
How many students attend North Royalton Middle School?
North Royalton Middle School has 1,205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Royalton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Royalton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Royalton Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 North Royalton Middle School?
19.4% of students at North Royalton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Royalton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Royalton Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in North Royalton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Royalton Middle School?
North Royalton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Royalton Middle School rank among public schools in North Royalton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Royalton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Royalton, 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 North Royalton on the city page.
Is North Royalton Middle School a good school?
North Royalton Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 North Royalton City?
Besides North Royalton Middle School, North Royalton City also operates North Royalton Elementary School (1,519 students) and North Royalton High School (1,401 students). See the North Royalton City district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.