Enrollment
445
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Marys Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Marys Middle School
St. Marys Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Saint Marys, Ohio, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.5% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
St Marys City also operates St Marys Memorial High School (669 students) and St. Marys East Primary School (445 students) alongside St. Marys 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 St. Marys Middle School compares
St. Marys 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,019
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Marys City, which includes St. Marys Middle School.
$13,019
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.8%
Federal 14.4%
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.
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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~445 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Saint Marys on the city page.
Is St. Marys Middle School a good school?
St. Marys Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 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.
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