- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sidney, OH
Sidney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sidney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000301631
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sidney Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sidney Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Sidney Middle School held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 391000301631 · Sidney, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 19.5:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney High School (791 students)
Sidney Middle School held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sidney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sidney Middle School
840 students
- Sidney High Sc
Sidney High School
791 students
- Northwood Inte
Northwood Intermediate School
438 students
- Emerson Primar
Emerson Primary School
340 students
- Whittier Early 306
Whittier Early Childhood Center
306 students
- Longfellow Pri 303
Longfellow Primary School
303 students
What this shows Sidney Middle School reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sidney Middle School compares
Sidney 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 69% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$12,769
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Sidney Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sidney City reports $12,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sidney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sidney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Sidney
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sidney Middle School
How many students attend Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has 840 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sidney, OH. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sidney Middle School?
53.5% of students at Sidney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sidney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sidney Middle School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sidney Middle School?
Sidney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Sidney Middle School rank among elementary schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Sidney Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Sidney City?
Besides Sidney Middle School, Sidney City also operates Sidney High School (791 students), Northwood Intermediate School (438 students), and Emerson Primary School (340 students). See the Sidney City district page for the complete list.