Enrollment
462
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orrville, OH
Orrville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orrville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446101486
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orrville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Orrville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orrville Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orrville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Orrville, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orrville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orrville Middle School
Orrville Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Orrville, Ohio, enrolling 462 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 462 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 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #221.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 462 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Orrville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orrville Elementary School (514 students): Orrville Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
Orrville City also operates Orrville Elementary School (514 students) and Orrville High School (416 students) alongside Orrville 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 Orrville Middle School compares
Orrville 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▲ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 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 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Orrville 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 Orrville City, which includes Orrville Middle School.
$13,705
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 33.1%
Federal 16.7%
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 Orrville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orrville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heartland Early Learning Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orrville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Orrville
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 (~462 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Orrville Middle School
How many students attend Orrville Middle School?
Orrville Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orrville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orrville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orrville Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower 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 Orrville Middle School?
36.3% of students at Orrville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orrville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orrville Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Orrville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orrville Middle School?
Orrville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Orrville Middle School rank among public schools in Orrville?
By Resource Investment Index, Orrville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Orrville, 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 Orrville on the city page.
Is Orrville Middle School a good school?
Orrville Middle School earns 43/100 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 Orrville City?
Besides Orrville Middle School, Orrville City also operates Orrville Elementary School (514 students), Orrville High School (416 students), and Heartland Early Learning Program (40 students). See the Orrville City district page for the complete list.
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