- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, OH
Ross Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ross 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 390461402452
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Ross Middle School shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 390461402452 · Hamilton, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 19:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ross High School (893 students)
Ross Middle School shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ross Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ross High Scho
Ross High School
893 students
- This school
Ross Middle School
628 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
385 students
- Ross Intermedi
Ross Intermediate School
374 students
- Elda Elementar 327
Elda Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Ross Middle School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Middle School compares
Ross Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,415
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Ross Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ross Local reports $11,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elda Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Hamilton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross Middle School
How many students attend Ross Middle School?
Ross Middle School has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Middle School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross Middle School?
19.3% of students at Ross Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ross Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Middle School?
Ross 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 Ross Middle School rank among middle schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Ross Local?
Besides Ross Middle School, Ross Local also operates Ross High School (893 students), Morgan Elementary School (385 students), and Ross Intermediate School (374 students). See the Ross Local district page for the complete list.