- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norton, OH
Norton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445501449
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Norton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Norton Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390445501449 · Norton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 17.2:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Norton High School (746 students)
Norton Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norton High Sc
Norton High School
746 students
- This school
Norton Middle School
655 students
- Norton Element
Norton Elementary School
564 students
- Norton Primary 220
Norton Primary Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Norton Middle School reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Middle School compares
Norton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$12,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Norton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norton City reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norton Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Norton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Middle School
How many students attend Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has 655 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Norton Middle School?
30.6% of students at Norton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norton Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Norton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Norton Middle School rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Norton, 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 Norton City?
Besides Norton Middle School, Norton City also operates Norton High School (746 students), Norton Elementary School (564 students), and Norton Primary Elementary School (220 students). See the Norton City district page for the complete list.