Enrollment
471
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ontario Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ontario Middle School
Ontario Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mansfield, Ohio, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 755 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ontario Local spends $10,125 per pupil, 31% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 471 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mansfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Middle School (761 students): Ontario Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Ontario Local also operates Stingel Elementary School (922 students) and Ontario High School (540 students) alongside Ontario 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 Ontario Middle School compares
Ontario 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,125
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontario Local, which includes Ontario Middle School.
$10,125
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 30.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~471 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ontario Middle School a good school?
Ontario Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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