Enrollment
397
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canfield, OH
South Range Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Range Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390483604247
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Range Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Canfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Range Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Range Middle School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Canfield, OH.
School address
District: South Range Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483604247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Range Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Range Middle School
South Range Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canfield, Ohio, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 672 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #187.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Canfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canfield Village Middle School (774 students): South Range Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
South Range Local also operates South Range Elementary School (473 students) and South Range High School (352 students) alongside South Range 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 South Range Middle School compares
South Range 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$12,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, South Range 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 South Range Local, which includes South Range Middle School.
$12,512
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 42.2%
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 South Range Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Range Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Range High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Range Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Canfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Canfield Village Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
South Range Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
C H Campbell Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~397 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Range Middle School
How many students attend South Range Middle School?
South Range Middle School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Range Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Range Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Range Middle School?
22.2% of students at South Range Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Range Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Range Middle School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Canfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Range Middle School?
South Range Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 South Range Middle School rank among elementary schools in Canfield?
By Resource Investment Index, South Range Middle School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Canfield, 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 Canfield on the city page.
Is South Range Middle School a good school?
South Range Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 South Range Local?
Besides South Range Middle School, South Range Local also operates South Range Elementary School (473 students) and South Range High School (352 students). See the South Range Local district page for the complete list.
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