- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Marys, OH
St. Marys Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Marys Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390447201584
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Marys Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Marys Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Marys Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saint Marys, OH.
School address
District: St Marys City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447201584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
St. Marys Middle School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 390447201584 · Saint Marys, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 20.2:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: St Marys Memorial High School (669 students)
St. Marys Middle School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
St. Marys Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Marys Memor
St Marys Memorial High School
669 students
- This school
St. Marys Middle School
445 students
- St. Marys East
St. Marys East Primary School
445 students
- St Marys West
St Marys West Intermediate School
425 students
What this shows St. Marys Middle School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Marys Middle School compares
St. Marys 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,426
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, St. Marys Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for St Marys City reports $13,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Marys Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Marys East Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Marys West Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Marys Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Marys Middle School
How many students attend St. Marys Middle School?
St. Marys Middle School has 445 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Marys, OH. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Marys Middle School?
57.5% of students at St. Marys Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Marys Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Marys Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Marys Middle School?
St. Marys 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 St. Marys Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Marys Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saint Marys, 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 St Marys City?
Besides St. Marys Middle School, St Marys City also operates St Marys Memorial High School (669 students), St. Marys East Primary School (445 students), and St Marys West Intermediate School (425 students). See the St Marys City district page for the complete list.