- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, OH
Ontario Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ontario Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390494703609
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ontario Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ontario Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario Middle School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Mansfield, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ontario Middle School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390494703609 · Mansfield, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 21.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stingel Elementary School (922 students)
Ontario Middle School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ontario Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stingel Elemen
Stingel Elementary School
922 students
- Ontario High S
Ontario High School
540 students
- This school
Ontario Middle School
471 students
What this shows Ontario Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ontario Middle School compares
Ontario 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,769
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Ontario Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario Local reports $10,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ontario Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stingel Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ontario High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ontario Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Mansfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Middle School
Standard public school
761 students
Malabar Intermediate School
Standard public school
660 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Foundation Academy
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Springmill Stem Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Mifflin Elementary School
Standard public school
256 students
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
Standard public school
220 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ontario Middle School
How many students attend Ontario Middle School?
Ontario Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ontario Middle School?
22.0% of students at Ontario Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ontario Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ontario Middle School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Mansfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ontario Middle School?
Ontario Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ontario Middle School rank among elementary schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario Middle School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Mansfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario Local?
Besides Ontario Middle School, Ontario Local also operates Stingel Elementary School (922 students) and Ontario High School (540 students). See the Ontario Local district page for the complete list.