- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vermilion, OH
Sailorway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sailorway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390468204347
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sailorway Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vermilion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sailorway Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sailorway Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vermilion, OH.
School address
District: Vermilion Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468204347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sailorway Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390468204347 · Vermilion, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 18.3:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Vermilion High School (580 students)
Sailorway Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sailorway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vermilion High
Vermilion High School
580 students
- This school
Sailorway Middle School
511 students
- Vermilion Elem
Vermilion Elementary School
511 students
- Vermilion Digi 8
Vermilion Digital Academy
8 students
What this shows Sailorway Middle School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sailorway Middle School compares
Sailorway 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$16,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Sailorway Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vermilion Local reports $16,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sailorway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vermilion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vermilion Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sailorway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 79/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sailorway Middle School
How many students attend Sailorway Middle School?
Sailorway Middle School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vermilion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sailorway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sailorway Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sailorway Middle School?
31.0% of students at Sailorway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sailorway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sailorway Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Vermilion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sailorway Middle School?
Sailorway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Sailorway Middle School rank among public schools in Vermilion?
By Resource Investment Index, Sailorway Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vermilion, 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 Vermilion Local?
Besides Sailorway Middle School, Vermilion Local also operates Vermilion High School (580 students), Vermilion Elementary School (511 students), and Vermilion Digital Academy (8 students). See the Vermilion Local district page for the complete list.