- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Youngstown, OH
Rayen Early College Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rayen Early College Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451605519
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rayen Early College Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 370
- students enrolled
Rayen Early College Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rayen Early College Middle School ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451605519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Rayen Early College Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+23.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 390451605519 · Youngstown, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (612 students)
Rayen Early College Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+23.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rayen Early College Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
612 students
- Chaney High
Chaney High
536 students
- This school
Rayen Early College Middle School
370 students
- Volney Rogers
Volney Rogers School
326 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
324 students
- Paul C Bunn El
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Rayen Early College Middle School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rayen Early College Middle School compares
Rayen Early College Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$24,791
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White 13.8%
Two or More 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Rayen Early College Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Youngstown City reports $24,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rayen Early College Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaney High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Volney Rogers School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul C Bunn Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rayen Early College Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Youngstown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Austintown Intermediate School
Standard public school
895 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
West Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 21:1 students per teacher
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rayen Early College Middle School
How many students attend Rayen Early College Middle School?
Rayen Early College Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Youngstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayen Early College Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayen Early College Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Rayen Early College Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rayen Early College Middle School is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayen Early College Middle School?
Rayen Early College Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Rayen Early College Middle School rank among elementary schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rayen Early College Middle School ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Youngstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Youngstown City?
Besides Rayen Early College Middle School, Youngstown City also operates East High School (612 students), Chaney High (536 students), and Volney Rogers School (326 students). See the Youngstown City district page for the complete list.