- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richwood, OH
North Union Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Union Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390503303917
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Union Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Richwood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Union Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Union Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richwood, OH.
School address
District: North Union Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390503303917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Union Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390503303917 · Richwood, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 18.1:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Union Elementary School (654 students)
North Union Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
North Union Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Union El
North Union Elementary School
654 students
- North Union Hi
North Union High School
385 students
- This school
North Union Middle School
325 students
What this shows North Union Middle School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Union Middle School compares
North Union 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$14,721
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, North Union Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Union Local School District reports $14,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Union Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Union Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Union Middle School
How many students attend North Union Middle School?
North Union Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richwood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Union Middle School is 18.1:1, 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 Union Middle School?
29.6% of students at North Union Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Union Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Union Middle School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Richwood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Union Middle School?
North Union Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 North Union Middle School rank among public schools in Richwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Union Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Union Local School District?
Besides North Union Middle School, North Union Local School District also operates North Union Elementary School (654 students) and North Union High School (385 students). See the North Union Local School District district page for the complete list.