Enrollment
379
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swanton Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swanton Middle School
Swanton Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Swanton, Ohio, enrolling 379 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 687 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #344.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Swanton Local also operates Swanton Elementary School (424 students) and Swanton High School (308 students) alongside Swanton 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 Swanton Middle School compares
Swanton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swanton Local, which includes Swanton Middle School.
$13,575
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other 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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Swanton on the city page.
Is Swanton Middle School a good school?
Swanton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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