- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Struthers, OH
Struthers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Struthers Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448501732
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Struthers Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Struthers · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Struthers Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Struthers Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Struthers, OH.
School address
District: Struthers City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448501732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Struthers Middle School shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 390448501732 · Struthers, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 15.5:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Struthers Elementary School (656 students)
Struthers Middle School shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Struthers Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Struthers Elem
Struthers Elementary School
656 students
- This school
Struthers Middle School
495 students
- Struthers High
Struthers High School
438 students
What this shows Struthers Middle School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Struthers Middle School compares
Struthers Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 91% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$13,212
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Struthers Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Struthers City reports $13,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Struthers Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Struthers Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Struthers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Struthers Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Struthers Middle School
How many students attend Struthers Middle School?
Struthers Middle School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Struthers, OH. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Struthers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Struthers Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Struthers Middle School?
60.4% of students at Struthers Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Struthers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Struthers Middle School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Struthers, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Struthers Middle School?
Struthers Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Struthers Middle School rank among public schools in Struthers?
By Resource Investment Index, Struthers Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Struthers, 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 Struthers City?
Besides Struthers Middle School, Struthers City also operates Struthers Elementary School (656 students) and Struthers High School (438 students). See the Struthers City district page for the complete list.