Enrollment
104
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southington, OH
Southington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390502304355
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southington Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 104
- students enrolled
Southington Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Southington, OH.
School address
District: Southington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390502304355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southington Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southington Middle School
Southington Middle School is a small middle school in Southington, Ohio, enrolling 104 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Ohio schools, with 104 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Southington Local also operates Southington Elementary School (206 students) and Chalker High School (127 students) alongside Southington 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 Southington Middle School compares
Southington 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,891
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Southington 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 Southington Local, which includes Southington Middle School.
$14,891
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.3%
Federal 15.5%
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 Southington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chalker High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~104 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southington Middle School
How many students attend Southington Middle School?
Southington Middle School has 104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southington Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southington Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Southington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southington Middle School?
Southington 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 Southington Middle School rank among public schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Southington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Southington, 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 Southington on the city page.
Is Southington Middle School a good school?
Southington Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Southington Local?
Besides Southington Middle School, Southington Local also operates Southington Elementary School (206 students) and Chalker High School (127 students). See the Southington Local district page for the complete list.
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