Enrollment
229
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rootstown, Ohio, enrolling 229 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 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 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rootstown Local also operates Rootstown Elementary School (406 students) and Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School (282 students) alongside Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg 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 Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School compares
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,473
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rootstown Local, which includes Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School.
$13,473
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 33.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rootstown on the city page.
Is Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School a good school?
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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