Enrollment
287
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andover, OH
Pymatuning Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pymatuning Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458802375
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pymatuning Valley Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pymatuning Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pymatuning Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Andover, OH.
School address
District: Pymatuning Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458802375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pymatuning Valley Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pymatuning Valley Middle School
Pymatuning Valley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Andover, Ohio, enrolling 287 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 287 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 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pymatuning Valley Local also operates Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School (459 students) and Pymatuning Valley High School (357 students) alongside Pymatuning Valley 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 Pymatuning Valley Middle School compares
Pymatuning Valley 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 54% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Ohio - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$14,605
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Pymatuning Valley 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 Pymatuning Valley Local, which includes Pymatuning Valley Middle School.
$14,605
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Pymatuning Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pymatuning Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pymatuning Valley Local Schools Online | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pymatuning Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~287 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pymatuning Valley Middle School
How many students attend Pymatuning Valley Middle School?
Pymatuning Valley Middle School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andover, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pymatuning Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pymatuning Valley Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Pymatuning Valley Middle School?
48.6% of students at Pymatuning Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pymatuning Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pymatuning Valley Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Andover, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pymatuning Valley Middle School?
Pymatuning Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pymatuning Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Pymatuning Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Andover, 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 Andover on the city page.
Is Pymatuning Valley Middle School a good school?
Pymatuning Valley Middle School earns 37/100 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 Pymatuning Valley Local?
Besides Pymatuning Valley Middle School, Pymatuning Valley Local also operates Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School (459 students), Pymatuning Valley High School (357 students), and Pymatuning Valley Local Schools Online (8 students). See the Pymatuning Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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