Enrollment
370
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390451605519
Rayen Early College Middle School — Youngstown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Rayen Early College Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rayen Early College Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rayen Early College Middle School reports 370 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 185 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Youngstown City spends $34,449 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 38.7% from the state, and 43.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rayen Early College Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,449
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 370 Top 46% in Ohio — larger than 54% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390451605519
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 185:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes Rayen Early College Middle School.
$34,449
Per student
+104%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 38.7%
Federal 43.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Similar elementary schools in Youngstown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Austintown Intermediate School
Standard public school
895 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 19:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Standard public school
439 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a elementary school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayen Early College Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayen Early College Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayen Early College Middle School?
Rayen Early College Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.