Enrollment
268
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390483703230
Springfield Intermediate Middle School — New Middletown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Intermediate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Intermediate Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springfield Intermediate Middle School reports 268 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 268 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield Local spends $15,697 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.1% from local sources (property taxes), 33.5% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springfield Intermediate Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,697
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 268 Top 26% in Ohio — larger than 74% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390483703230
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 268:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.7%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Springfield Intermediate Middle School.
$15,697
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.5%
Federal 12.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Intermediate Middle School
How many students attend Springfield Intermediate Middle School?
Springfield Intermediate Middle School has 268 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Intermediate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Intermediate Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Intermediate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Intermediate Middle School is White at 96.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Middletown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Intermediate Middle School?
Springfield Intermediate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.