Enrollment
679
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talawanda Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talawanda Middle School
Talawanda Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Oxford, Ohio, enrolling 679 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 650 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #235.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Talawanda City also operates Talawanda High School (889 students) and Kramer Elementary School (508 students) alongside Talawanda 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 Talawanda Middle School compares
Talawanda 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,416
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talawanda City, which includes Talawanda Middle School.
$13,416
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 23.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Talawanda Middle School a good school?
Talawanda Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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