- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swanton, OH
Swanton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swanton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390470902775
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swanton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Swanton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swanton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swanton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Swanton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Swanton Middle School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390470902775 · Swanton, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14.6:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Swanton Elementary School (424 students)
Swanton Middle School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Swanton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swanton Elemen
Swanton Elementary School
424 students
- This school
Swanton Middle School
379 students
- Swanton High S
Swanton High School
308 students
What this shows Swanton Middle School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swanton Middle School compares
Swanton 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Swanton Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Swanton Local reports $15,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swanton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swanton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swanton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swanton Middle School
How many students attend Swanton Middle School?
Swanton Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swanton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanton Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Swanton Middle School?
31.0% of students at Swanton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swanton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Swanton Middle School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Swanton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swanton Middle School?
Swanton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Swanton Middle School rank among public schools in Swanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Swanton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Swanton, 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 Swanton Local?
Besides Swanton Middle School, Swanton Local also operates Swanton Elementary School (424 students) and Swanton High School (308 students). See the Swanton Local district page for the complete list.