- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Poland Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390483403216 · Poland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 21.1:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Poland Seminary High School (773 students)
Poland Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Poland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poland Seminar
Poland Seminary High School
773 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Poland Middle School
380 students
- Dobbins Early 55
Dobbins Early Learning Center
55 students
What this shows Poland Middle School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poland Middle School compares
Poland 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,435
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 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.
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
District finance for Poland Local reports $12,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.