- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rootstown, OH
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390492103533
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rootstown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, OH.
School address
District: Rootstown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492103533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390492103533 · Rootstown, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Rootstown Elementary School (406 students)
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rootstown Elem
Rootstown Elementary School
406 students
- Rootstown/Ward
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School
282 students
- This school
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
229 students
What this shows Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School compares
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rootstown Local reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rootstown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
How many students attend Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rootstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
22.4% of students at Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Rootstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School?
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg 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 Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School rank among public schools in Rootstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rootstown Local?
Besides Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School, Rootstown Local also operates Rootstown Elementary School (406 students) and Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School (282 students). See the Rootstown Local district page for the complete list.