Enrollment
655
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Middle School
Norton Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norton, Ohio, enrolling 655 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 30.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 655 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 645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #370.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norton City spends $11,385 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Norton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Norton Elementary School (564 students): Norton Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.7:1).
Norton City also operates Norton High School (746 students) and Norton Elementary School (564 students) alongside Norton 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 Norton Middle School compares
Norton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton City, which includes Norton Middle School.
$11,385
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 42.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~655 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Norton on the city page.
Is Norton Middle School a good school?
Norton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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