Enrollment
292
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Clinton, OH
Port Clinton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Port Clinton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390446501535
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Clinton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Port Clinton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Clinton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Clinton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Port Clinton, OH.
School address
District: Port Clinton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446501535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Clinton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Clinton Middle School
Port Clinton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Port Clinton, Ohio, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Port Clinton City also operates Port Clinton High School (448 students) and Bataan Memorial Primary School (364 students) alongside Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton Middle School compares
Port Clinton 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$15,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Port Clinton Middle School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Clinton City, which includes Port Clinton Middle School.
$15,539
Per student
+6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 18.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Port Clinton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bataan Memorial Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bataan Memorial Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Clinton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Port Clinton Middle School
How many students attend Port Clinton Middle School?
Port Clinton Middle School has 292 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Clinton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Clinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Clinton Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Port Clinton Middle School?
39.4% of students at Port Clinton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Clinton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Port Clinton Middle School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Port Clinton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Clinton Middle School?
Port Clinton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Port Clinton Middle School rank among public schools in Port Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Clinton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton on the city page.
Is Port Clinton Middle School a good school?
Port Clinton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Port Clinton City?
Besides Port Clinton Middle School, Port Clinton City also operates Port Clinton High School (448 students), Bataan Memorial Primary School (364 students), and Bataan Memorial Intermediate School (296 students). See the Port Clinton City district page for the complete list.
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