Enrollment
137
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390465905921
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Heights Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Richmond Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond Heights, OH.
School address
District: Richmond Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465905921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Heights Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Heights Middle School
Richmond Heights Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Richmond Heights, Ohio, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 51.0% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Richmond Heights Local spends $18,664 per pupil, 27% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Richmond Heights Local also operates Richmond Heights Elementary School (378 students) and Richmond Heights High School (271 students) alongside Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Middle School compares
Richmond Heights 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 17.5 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
African American 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Local, which includes Richmond Heights Middle School.
$18,664
Per student
+27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 11.8%
Federal 13.9%
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 Richmond Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~137 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Heights Middle School
How many students attend Richmond Heights Middle School?
Richmond Heights Middle School has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights Middle School is 22.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Heights Middle School?
51.0% of students at Richmond Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Heights Middle School is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Richmond Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Heights Middle School?
Richmond Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Heights Middle School rank among public schools in Richmond Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights on the city page.
Is Richmond Heights Middle School a good school?
Richmond Heights Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Richmond Heights Local?
Besides Richmond Heights Middle School, Richmond Heights Local also operates Richmond Heights Elementary School (378 students) and Richmond Heights High School (271 students). See the Richmond Heights Local district page for the complete list.
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