Enrollment
332
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, OH
Norwalk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390445601456
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Norwalk, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwalk Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwalk Middle School
Norwalk Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Norwalk, Ohio, enrolling 332 students.
At 16.6:1, 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.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 584 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #390.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students) and Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students) alongside Norwalk 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 Norwalk Middle School compares
Norwalk 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$12,566
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Norwalk 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 Norwalk City, which includes Norwalk Middle School.
$12,566
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 Norwalk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplehurst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| League Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~332 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Norwalk Middle School
How many students attend Norwalk Middle School?
Norwalk Middle School has 332 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% 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 Norwalk Middle School?
29.5% of students at Norwalk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Norwalk, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk Middle School?
Norwalk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norwalk Middle School rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
Is Norwalk Middle School a good school?
Norwalk Middle School earns 37/100 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 Norwalk City?
Besides Norwalk Middle School, Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students), Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students), and Pleasant Elementary School (395 students). See the Norwalk City district page for the complete list.
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