- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, OH
Talawanda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Talawanda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461504370
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talawanda Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Talawanda Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talawanda Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oxford, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Talawanda Middle School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390461504370 · Oxford, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 15.8:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Talawanda High School (889 students)
Talawanda Middle School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Talawanda Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Talawanda High
Talawanda High School
889 students
- This school
Talawanda Middle School
679 students
- Kramer Element
Kramer Elementary School
508 students
- Bogan Elementa
Bogan Elementary
451 students
- Maude Marshall 348
Maude Marshall Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Talawanda Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talawanda Middle School compares
Talawanda 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$13,661
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Talawanda Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talawanda City reports $13,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talawanda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talawanda High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kramer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bogan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maude Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talawanda Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talawanda Middle School
How many students attend Talawanda Middle School?
Talawanda Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talawanda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talawanda Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Talawanda Middle School?
25.6% of students at Talawanda Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talawanda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Talawanda Middle School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Oxford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talawanda Middle School?
Talawanda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Talawanda Middle School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Talawanda Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Talawanda City?
Besides Talawanda Middle School, Talawanda City also operates Talawanda High School (889 students), Kramer Elementary School (508 students), and Bogan Elementary (451 students). See the Talawanda City district page for the complete list.