- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paulding, OH
Paulding Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paulding Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390455702286
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulding Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Paulding · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 251
- students enrolled
Paulding Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paulding, OH.
School address
District: Paulding Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455702286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Paulding Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390455702286 · Paulding, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Paulding Elementary School (442 students)
Paulding Middle School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Paulding Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paulding Eleme
Paulding Elementary School
442 students
- Paulding High
Paulding High School
322 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
291 students
- This school
Paulding Middle School
251 students
What this shows Paulding Middle School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulding Middle School compares
Paulding 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$14,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Paulding Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Paulding Exempted Village reports $14,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paulding Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paulding High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paulding Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paulding Middle School
How many students attend Paulding Middle School?
Paulding Middle School has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paulding, OH. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulding Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulding Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paulding Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Paulding, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulding Middle School?
Paulding Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paulding Middle School rank among public schools in Paulding?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Paulding, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paulding Exempted Village?
Besides Paulding Middle School, Paulding Exempted Village also operates Paulding Elementary School (442 students), Paulding High School (322 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (291 students). See the Paulding Exempted Village district page for the complete list.