- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, OH
Norton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390448001668
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #22 of 29
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- 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 #22 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Norton Middle School shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 390448001668 · Columbus, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 16.2:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
Norton Middle School shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.6 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
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- This school 583
Norton Middle School
583 students
What this shows Norton Middle School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Middle School compares
Norton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 97% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$14,393
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 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 6.0%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Norton Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodward Park Middle School
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Dominion Middle School
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745 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Finland Middle School
Standard public school
673 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mccord Middle School
Standard public school
636 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
World Language Middle School
Standard public school
536 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Standard public school
507 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Middle School
How many students attend Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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?
62.1% 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 35.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Middle School ranks #22 of 29 middle schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides Norton Middle School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.