Enrollment
380
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poland, OH
Poland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Poland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483403216
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poland Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Poland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Poland Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Poland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poland Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poland Middle School
Poland Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Poland, Ohio, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 380 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 689 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #317.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Poland Local spends $11,547 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Poland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Elementary School (547 students): Poland Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 21:1).
Poland Local also operates Poland Seminary High School (773 students) and Mckinley Elementary School (547 students) alongside Poland 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 Poland Middle School compares
Poland 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 0% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,547
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Poland 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 Poland Local, which includes Poland Middle School.
$11,547
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 27.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 Poland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Seminary High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobbins Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 55:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Poland
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 (~380 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Poland Middle School
How many students attend Poland Middle School?
Poland Middle School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poland Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poland Middle School?
31.7% of students at Poland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Poland Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Poland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poland Middle School?
Poland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Poland Middle School rank among public schools in Poland?
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Poland, 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 Poland on the city page.
Is Poland Middle School a good school?
Poland Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Poland Local?
Besides Poland Middle School, Poland Local also operates Poland Seminary High School (773 students), Mckinley Elementary School (547 students), and Dobbins Early Learning Center (55 students). See the Poland Local district page for the complete list.
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