Enrollment
716
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, OH
Northmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390487203373
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northmont Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northmont Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northmont Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northmont Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northmont Middle School
Northmont Middle School is a large middle school in Clayton, Ohio, enrolling 716 students.
At 16.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 576 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #207.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Northmont City also operates Northmont High School (1,369 students) and Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center (856 students) alongside Northmont 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 Northmont Middle School compares
Northmont 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,809
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 58.7%
African American 24.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Northmont 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 Northmont City, which includes Northmont Middle School.
$14,809
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 12.4%
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 Northmont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northmoor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Englewood Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northmont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northmont Middle School
How many students attend Northmont Middle School?
Northmont Middle School has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northmont Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Northmont Middle School?
29.5% of students at Northmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northmont Middle School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Clayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northmont Middle School?
Northmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Northmont Middle School rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northmont Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton on the city page.
Is Northmont Middle School a good school?
Northmont Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Northmont City?
Besides Northmont Middle School, Northmont City also operates Northmont High School (1,369 students), Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center (856 students), and Union Elementary School (539 students). See the Northmont City district page for the complete list.
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